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Microsoft Support Agreement

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2025 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Nottingham City Council, involved a completed tender for a "Microsoft Support Agreement" under the industry category related to license management software packages. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and pertained to goods. The tender was intended for the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The value of the contract was GBP 407,773.58, with the contract period commencing on 1 July 2025 and concluding on 30 June 2028. The award was made to Microsoft Limited and marked "active" on 11 June 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for IT firms specialising in license management and support services within the technology sector, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises. The three-year duration of the contract offers a stable revenue stream for businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive support for Microsoft's offerings. Companies accustomed to navigating framework agreements and delivering sophisticated IT solutions would find this opportunity particularly apt for expanding their footprints in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Support Agreement

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-874ffc8f-132b-4554-ba28-e2d96df88cd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/920ad888-dc36-4eaa-9dda-6d8f9ad781d0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£407,773 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£407,773 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Thorpe
Contact Email
julie.thorpe@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01159155555

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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