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DfE Microsoft Unified Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Nov 2020 at 16:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DfE Microsoft Unified Support" involves the Department for Education, which is based in Manchester, England. The contract, valued at £1,367,388, pertains to software support services and was awarded following a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The award was officially made on 5 April 2020, with the contract covering a period from 5 April 2020 to 4 April 2021, and the tender period concluded on 1 April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those that have the capacity to deliver extensive support for Microsoft products. While the contract has already been awarded to Microsoft Limited, businesses that can offer similar services and are focused on scalable technology solutions may find opportunities in future tenders or related contracts within the education sector and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Microsoft support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aea0f8b-994e-4265-86e8-2cb409621001
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3616ace-f98b-4665-a99e-3d96445c3b12
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,367,388 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,367,388 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2020 - 4 Apr 2021 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

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