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Microsoft Unified Support Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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16 Sep 2021 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is undertaking a public procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Support Services" within the IT services sector, specifically targeting problem resolution and support across Microsoft products. The procurement method selected is a selective approach, functioning as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and concluded on 30th September 2021. This tender process reached its award stage on 30th September 2020, with a total contract value of £1,000,000, covering delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products and support services. Businesses experienced in providing comprehensive IT consulting and maintenance solutions will find this procurement of interest. The call-off nature of the agreement indicates a platform for ongoing support services, appealing to established firms as well as larger suppliers capable of fulfilling extensive service requirements. Participation in such tenders could enhance a company’s portfolio and visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support Services

Notice Description

Support across all Microsoft products, providing problem resolution services reactive and preventative support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecbd220-64c6-4ce7-b198-ba67c0e398f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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