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MS Copilot Early Access Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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20 Dec 2023 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the 'MS Copilot Early Access Programme' to Microsoft Limited. This procurement falls under the 'services' category with a contract value of £82,194 in GBP. The procurement method used was 'direct' with a single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on September 8, 2023, and the contract duration is from September 13, 2023, to September 19, 2024. The contract was awarded on December 13, 2023, and the official award notice can be found on Contracts Finder.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the software industry, to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions and Microsoft Limited. Companies offering software packages and computer systems may find this tender relevant for potential business growth. As the contract is for the 'MS Copilot Early Access Programme', businesses interested in AI capabilities integrated into Microsoft 365 workloads could consider this opportunity suitable for their expertise and services.

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Notice Title

MS Copilot Early Access Programme

Notice Description

Microsoft Copilot is a new AI capability being made available, integrated into the Microsoft 365 workloads. DWP has joined the EAP (Early Access Program) which includes software licences for a 12 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e88dc3e-8ffb-4ec3-896d-7aa001a9af67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21537a6b-eabf-4bd6-b980-1a094850122a
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,194 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,194 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2023 - 19 Sep 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
manchestercorporatehub.softwarecommercialteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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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