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Microsoft Unified Support Contract

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department, located in London, undertook a procurement process to secure a Microsoft Unified Support Contract, valued at £148,634. The procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. This initiative uses a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been completed with Microsoft Limited serving as the supplier. This contract commenced on 30th January 2018 and is set to conclude on 3rd April 2026, with activities to be conducted within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in software and IT services seeking partnership opportunities with government departments. Although this specific contract is aimed at larger entities, businesses that can deliver comprehensive support and maintenance for software systems could benefit from similar future opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's profile, facilitate networking and partnership opportunities, and open doors to additional governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support Contract

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cfdf226-c8c0-43f0-a824-1de0d981b3de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77fa4ff1-9b8c-4e7b-8954-a3be9f6ed732
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,634 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,634 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2018 - 3 Apr 2026 Over 5 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
Not specified
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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