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Microsoft support services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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17 Jul 2019 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for Microsoft support services was awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, focused on specialist IT support services to facilitate digital transformation. The procurement was conducted under a direct method, specifically a single tender action, and falls within the IT services category. The contract, valued at £9,000,000, commenced on 10th December 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2019. Key contacts are available for follow-up inquiries.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and consulting services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft technologies. Given the specialist nature of the contract, companies that offer advanced IT solutions, software development, or digital transformation services would be well-positioned to engage with similar future tenders and potentially grow their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft support services

Notice Description

specialist IT support services for Microsoft technology to enable digital transformation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1946be41-d65f-414c-9190-c3dc55f6b48a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc5b08fd-6e59-40d7-a724-9962421d62a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 1AF
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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