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Microsoft Unified Support 2022 - con_13394

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Support 2022 - con_13394" was initiated by the Department for Education, focused on acquiring information technology services to address complex IT challenges. The period for submission of tenders ended on 11th March 2022, with the contract valued at £1,553,015 and set to commence on 5th April 2022, concluding on 4th April 2023. This procurement was executed through a direct method, employing a single tender action below the threshold, located in Manchester, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for information technology service providers, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products and extensive support capabilities. Businesses that specialise in delivering technology solutions or those that offer tailored IT support services would be ideally positioned to engage with similar future tenders. The successful bidder is Microsoft Limited, indicating a competitive landscape for organisations keen to expand their contracts with public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support 2022 - con_13394

Notice Description

Technology specific, in-depth support to help solve the Department's most complex IT challenges across the vendor's product stacks. Direct access to Microsoft's product team, will get assistance to optimise the Department's core IT products, and will target specific support activities to achieve maximum uptime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35ddfece-9a47-4336-80c7-7ae1a4e6cedb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514b9bf1-f54d-42a3-9f4a-744649a718a8
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
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,553,015 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,553,015 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2022 - 4 Apr 2023 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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