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DDSFTW/005 - Microsoft Unified Support Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM

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25 Jun 2020 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "DDSFTW/005 - Microsoft Unified Support Services" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, Information Systems and Services, based in Corsham, UK. The contract, classified under the industry category of software support services, has a total value of £17,750,000 and covers a period from 8 June 2020 to 30 April 2022. This tender was awarded on 5 June 2020, following a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. Interested parties were required to submit their bids by the deadline of 5 June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in software support and consultancy services. Given the large scale of the contract, companies with proven expertise in delivering Microsoft-related support may find themselves well-positioned to compete. The focus on long-term support for the Defence estate indicates a need for reliable and innovative solutions, making it an attractive prospect for firms aiming to expand within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDSFTW/005 - Microsoft Unified Support Services

Notice Description

Single source for the provision of Microsoft Unified Support, maintenance and Consultancy Service for 23 months from 1 June 20 through to 30 April 2022 to support existing Microsoft Defence estate. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Corsham: Software support services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f668b7-1b6b-4683-b747-b9626b491ee5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£17,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,750,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 1-2 years
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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