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GB-Bristol: Microsoft Unified Support

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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11 Feb 2025 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has awarded a contract for "GB-Bristol: Microsoft Unified Support" under the industry category of software maintenance and repair services. The contract, valued at £56,230, will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the contract will commence on 1st March 2025, ending on 28th February 2026. This project provides an essential support service for Microsoft products, contributing significantly to the operational efficiency of the buyer organisation.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in software maintenance and technical support services. The Office for Students has a robust profile as a reliable contracting authority, and securing a contract with them can lead to further opportunities within the public sector. Ideal candidates for such contracts are those with a proven track record in providing comprehensive support services for large-scale software ecosystems, specifically those experienced with Microsoft products. While this particular contract has been awarded to Microsoft Limited, the sector remains ripe with similar opportunities for other capable enterprises looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85207a1f-7ede-4b0a-b665-bc6fbd6b0760
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca04a23-5fb7-4834-a3b3-e97853c88953
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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