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Microsoft Unified Support

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 06:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has awarded a contract for "Microsoft Unified Support," aiming to provide comprehensive support across Microsoft products, including problem resolution and reactive and preventative services. The procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, with services to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method was classified as "Other -." The tender period concluded on 24th March 2025, and the contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The award was officially published on 1st April 2025, following the active status of the contract formalised on 27th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software support. Companies providing advanced technical support and having expertise in Microsoft products can leverage this contract to secure long-term engagement with Cornwall Council. Although SMEs and VCSEs were considered unsuitable for this procurement, large-scale enterprises like Microsoft can benefit significantly. The project's scope for continuity and engagement over three years presents a stable business opportunity for large tech companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Support across all Microsoft products providing problem resolution services and reactive and preventative support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48102353-6e94-4761-adf3-16da99c7f8b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2452427-9e98-4a07-957b-63c6202a0812
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£489,031 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£489,031 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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