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Supply Of Microsoft Unified Support

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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14 Jul 2026 at 07:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Supply Of Microsoft Unified Support" within the computer support services category. This process involved the use of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £804,100, commenced on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2029. It encompasses services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. This procurement stage is at the award phase, with Microsoft Limited being the appointed supplier as of 25th June 2026. The Department for Business and Trade operates from the Old Admiralty Building in Whitehall, London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth within the computer support services industry, particularly for large-scale businesses capable of fulfilling comprehensive support agreements. While this specific contract may not have been designed with SMEs or VCSEs in mind, large enterprises specialising in IT infrastructure and support services could have found this an opportune endeavour, positioning themselves as key players in government-related technology support initiatives. The selective process underscores the Department for Business and Trade's emphasis on high-quality and reliable service provision for its operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Of Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

DBT required Microsoft Unified support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68b2304c-85a7-4cd3-998c-c19e235a55d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84d7cbc-6162-448c-9e98-d6262f29dc6f
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

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£804,100 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£804,100 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
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

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