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Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support Services

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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29 Jan 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support Services" under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The call-off from a framework agreement method was used for this selective tender with Microsoft Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 148,819, will support Microsoft products through reactive problem resolution services, preventative and optimisation assessments, and education services. Key dates include the tender period ending on 23rd January 2025, the award date on 23rd January 2025, and the contract period from 28th January 2025 to 27th January 2026. The services will be delivered at the postcode E14 4QZ in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for specialised IT service providers to expand their capabilities in offering comprehensive support across Microsoft products. Companies that possess expertise in technical support, system optimisation, and educational services for large-scale enterprise software solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Although this specific contract does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, it sets a precedent for high-value, specialised service contracts that can significantly contribute to business growth and development within the IT consultancy and support industry.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support Services

Notice Description

Microsoft support Services across all Microsoft products, providing reactive problem resolution services, preventative and optimisation assessments, education services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e9eb60a-f9f0-4f60-b089-2fc5ea80040f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6171d1b-8885-436b-8699-8fd1504d7a48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
£148,819 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,819 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2026 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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