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Microsoft Support Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Jul 2018 at 13:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a tender process for the "Microsoft Support Contract" aimed at providing technical support services for proprietary Microsoft software across its operations. This contract, valued at £24,000,000, was awarded through a direct procurement method via a single tender action and covers a period from 29 June 2018 to 31 May 2020. The procurement was initiated in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 1 June 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large technology firms experienced in delivering software support and maintenance services, particularly those who specialise in Microsoft products. The contract's scale and duration indicate that businesses capable of providing robust technical support solutions can enhance their growth by engaging with government contracts, thereby solidifying their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Support Contract

Notice Description

Provision of support to maintain and enhance propriety Microsoft software packages across the Ministry of Defence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f1c21c4-c155-4077-aed1-aa6435566930
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d940f8-07a3-46f8-8920-1ac5c718dec1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,619,039 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2018 - 31 May 2020 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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