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Microsoft Unified Support Contract

COMPETITION & MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition & Markets Authority has awarded the Microsoft Unified Support Contract to Microsoft Limited. The contract falls under the Information Technology Services category with a value of £279,896. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th November 2021, and the contract period is from 20th December 2022 to 21st December 2024. The award was made on 25th November 2022, with the contract notice published on 1st December 2022.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in Information Technology Services. Companies capable of providing services aligned with the contract requirements and experienced in framework agreement call-offs are well-suited to compete. The contract location is in London with the Competition & Markets Authority as the buying organisation. Although this specific tender is now closed, understanding the procurement process and key dates can help businesses prepare for similar opportunities in the future within the goods procurement category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support Contract

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-334db428-1545-4fed-9304-3a1c9d40365b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef79875-a341-4fbd-9b04-c87d47fe98e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,643 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,896 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2022 - 21 Dec 2024 2-3 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
COMPETITION & MARKETS AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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