Award

Microsoft Unified Enterprise support

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

07 May 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded a public procurement process seeking a supplier for Microsoft Unified Enterprise support services, encompassing problem resolution for all Microsoft products. The tender falls under the IT services category and was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, valued at £64,353.29, commenced on 20th April 2026 and will run through 19th April 2027, with services delivered to DCMS’s location in London (SW1A 2BQ). This procurement process is now in the Award stage, having been made active and published on 7th May 2026, with Microsoft Limited being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software support services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find growth in participating in similar future tenders due to the inclusivity aspect of the procurement process. Organisations with capabilities in providing robust IT support and consultancy, and with the ability to manage call-off processes within framework agreements, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging such opportunities to expand their service portfolios and client base.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Enterprise support

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Support across all Microsoft products providing problem resolution services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32096227-5483-4707-ba0f-412c05dfda1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9afb4ea6-aa77-4c60-9d87-43cfa8b1eea4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£64,353 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,353 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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