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Microsoft UTOPIA Consultancy and Support Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Jul 2022 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Microsoft UTOPIA Consultancy and Support Contract," which falls under the IT services category. This limited procurement method, executed through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, supports the provision of Unified Support, Maintenance, and Consultancy Services for a duration of 36 months, commencing from 1 June 2022 and concluding by 30 April 2025. The total contract value is £31 million, with the award granted on 8 June 2022, shortly before its public announcement on 7 July 2022. The contract is located at the Ministry's facilities in Corsham, Wiltshire (postal code SN13 9NR).

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for established IT service providers and consultancy firms capable of delivering comprehensive support and maintenance services. Given the scale of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in similar projects, especially those with expertise in software development and technical consultancy, would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders or partnerships related to this area of service provision.

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Notice Title

Microsoft UTOPIA Consultancy and Support Contract

Notice Description

Single source for the provision of Unified Support, Maintenance and Consultancy Service for 36 months from 1 June 22 through to 30 April 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7de723b-a279-43c9-a6fb-10fafc2d14fd
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£31,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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