Award

CON_27338 Microsoft Unified Support Renewal 2025-2028

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

02 May 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed a procurement process titled "CON_27338 Microsoft Unified Support Renewal 2025-2028," falling under the IT services industry category. This process involved a contract award to Microsoft Limited for renewing Unified Support services over a three-year period from 5th April 2025 to 4th April 2028, with a contract value of £4,613,052. As a selective procurement method, this call-off was conducted through a framework agreement, and the procurement stage was an award, published on 2nd May 2025. The tender covered multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond, ensuring a broad reach for service delivery.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and support. Though the procurement process utilised a selective method, securing contracts of this scale can enhance a business's market position and credibility. While large businesses like Microsoft have successfully engaged in this opportunity, smaller enterprises may find inspiration to build capabilities for future tenders through partnerships or strategic growth to meet the scale and demands of similar public sector engagements. The contract highlights the potential for IT service providers to expand their footprint and cater to the extensive needs of governmental departments.

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Notice Title

CON_27338 Microsoft Unified Support Renewal 2025-2028

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for Microsoft Unified Support for the Department for Education 2025 - 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57d73939-5edc-4b13-8f9f-ef1e98453ee0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/401ae757-1e2d-4f3e-8e00-221f8268e955
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
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
£4,613,052 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,613,052 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2028 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 3BT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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