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Microsoft Unified Suppo

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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08 Apr 2022 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract titled "Microsoft Unified Support" for systems support services, with a total value of £349,394. The procurement process was conducted through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, primarily covering the needs related to a Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement. The contract period runs from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, with the award announced on 18th March 2022 and published on 8th April 2022. Services are intended to be provided in London and Scotland, and the procurement process has been completed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT support and service management, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products and licensing. While the current award has been made to Microsoft Limited, other qualified suppliers may find potential for future engagements in similar contracts focused on systems support services. Companies offering tailored solutions in this sector can leverage their capabilities to pursue forthcoming collaborative opportunities with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office or similar governmental agencies.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Suppo

Notice Description

Unified Support is a service provided to support the Authority's ongoing needs with reliable reactive MS led experience. The support covers all aspects of the related Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement. The Authority has awarded this agreement under regulation 32.2.b.ii of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e6111f6-ce74-4625-baa2-9ebed269ac81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a091d33c-3e11-4538-97cf-dcf2521c8476
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£349,394 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,394 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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