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P824 - RM1557.14 - Microsoft Unified Support Agreement

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 19:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has completed a procurement process titled "P824 - RM1557.14 - Microsoft Unified Support Agreement," which falls under the industry category of system maintenance and IT services. The procurement is located in London, United Kingdom, and involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the Microsoft Unified Support Agreement set to commence on 22nd June 2026 and run until 21st June 2027, with an optional extension available. The awarding of the contract was finalised and published on 20th July 2026, with a contract value of £159,692.40.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those focusing on system maintenance and support. Companies capable of delivering high-quality IT consulting and software support services would have been well-positioned to compete for this contract. While the contract was awarded to Microsoft Limited, the scope of such tenders could benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing niche IT services, thereby fostering potential business growth through similar opportunities initiated by public organisations such as Westminster City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P824 - RM1557.14 - Microsoft Unified Support Agreement

Notice Description

Westminster City Council Microsoft Unified Support 1-year Renewal for 2026/27 with an optional one year extension included.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3703a2d3-bf6b-4e22-b746-b1f3e3cdfb17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99306281-dff9-411d-8843-db80905c6b52
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,692 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,692 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 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
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
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
TLI London
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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