Award

Contract for the Provision of Microsoft Premier Support Agreement 2020-21

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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30 Jun 2020 at 14:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has successfully awarded a contract for the Provision of Microsoft Premier Support Agreement for the 2020-21 period. This contract falls under the software support services category and is valued at £53,750. The tender process, classified as a direct award, concluded with the contract being awarded on 19th May 2020, with the service commencing on 21st May 2020 and running until 20th May 2021. The contract is based in Birmingham, England, and was initiated to ensure essential support for Microsoft products and Office 365.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with experience in providing tailored Microsoft services. While the contract has been awarded, companies that possess competencies in similar domains may still benefit by establishing relationships for future tenders or similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to remain vigilant for any upcoming opportunities as the demand for specialised software support continues to grow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Microsoft Premier Support Agreement 2020-21

Notice Description

This support agreement can only be obtained directly from Microsoft, and is essential for the support of Microsoft products and Office 365.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95a6ab5-5c8b-407a-9d8b-3867cd41d037
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2020 - 20 May 2021 6-12 months
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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