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Microsoft Unified Support

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has successfully concluded the procurement for Microsoft Unified Enterprise support, with a contract awarded to Microsoft Limited. This procurement was facilitated through the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, specifically under Lot 3: Cloud support. The contracting process reached the award stage on 18th February 2026, followed by publication on 27th February 2026. The contract, valued at £91,746.72, starts on 27th February 2026 and lasts until 26th February 2027, covering software package and information systems, primarily within England, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, reflecting a call-off from a framework agreement, which is suitable for small and medium enterprises, although not intended for VCSE organisations.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in software package and information systems, given the reliance on cutting-edge enterprise support solutions. Businesses most suited to compete would be those capable of delivering cloud support services under established framework agreements, ideally with a focus on optimising IT infrastructure and ensuring robust support systems. The framework agreement presents a streamlined path for such businesses to showcase their capabilities, cater to a significant public sector player's requirements, and foster strong ties within the realm of digital solutions and enterprise support, particularly in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Microsoft Unified Enterprise support to Microsoft Limited. This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) - Lot 3: Cloud support Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in any future opportunities and obtain any additional information please visit the SCW E-Procurement Web Site at the link provided. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52d8b7d0-2305-4045-92a0-4b471ef42f04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca6445d-23ae-435a-9695-4747c17bd32b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,746 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,746 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
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
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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