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Microsoft Unified Support - project_4855

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 Apr 2021 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a completed procurement for "Microsoft Unified Support" with a total contract value of £1,521,472. The procurement falls under the IT services industry category and was initiated as a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 5th April 2021 and will end on 4th April 2022. The tender process has been classified as direct procurement, and the contract covers services provided across various delivery addresses, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those equipped to provide support and consultancy for Microsoft ecosystems. Larger firms or established IT service providers, particularly those with experience in consulting and software development, would be most suited to compete for future contracts in this category. Engaging with the Department for Education could enhance market presence and foster ongoing business relations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support - project_4855

Notice Description

Support provided to support Microsoft estate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-388d9911-d340-4ec2-87b1-15c9de0649a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c37e37c-fce2-4fba-81d0-1ea592932035
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,521,472 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,521,472 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2021 - 4 Apr 2022 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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