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Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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26 Sep 2024 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support," a contract valued at £57,997 aimed at providing comprehensive support services across all Microsoft products. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically project management software packages, and covers delivery within England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Microsoft Limited and will run from 17th June 2024 to 17th June 2025. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award notice published on 24th April 2024.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for enterprises experienced in offering IT support services and solutions within the public health sector. Although this specific contract has been awarded to a large-scale organisation, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in similar future procurements, given their explicit suitability noted in the tender details. Establishing a foothold in such public contracts can enhance business credibility and create pathways for long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50619a6f-b7a3-46ac-9aef-4ddc406629b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209fce01-a006-4dd6-9fd5-3079cdf4803c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,997 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,997 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2024 - 17 Jun 2025 1-2 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
NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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