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Microsoft Unified Support 2026

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Support 2026", led by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), has reached the award stage. DVSA, located at Berkeley House, Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0DA, is the buying organisation. This contract falls within the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement method applied was a direct, single tender action below the threshold. The value of the awarded contract amounts to GBP 336,763. This contract spans from 16th April 2026 to 15th April 2027, and serves various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and Rest of the World.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale companies specialising in IT services. Though not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies equipped to offer comprehensive support and development services, like Microsoft Ltd which was awarded this contract, have the opportunity to expand their service reach across the aforementioned regions. Businesses with a robust capability to deliver unified technical support and consulting services can benefit greatly from similar engagements with government agencies such as DVSA, thus fostering long-term strategic partnerships and opening avenues for international influence in the industry.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support 2026

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f0ae226-6b5d-419b-b73d-1f2feef1c48c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0d51ee-e570-490c-b990-44939e20eea4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,763 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£336,763 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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