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WP4165 Microsoft Unified Support Agreement

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for a Microsoft Unified Support Agreement, classified under software consultancy services. The contract, valued at £411,663, is awarded to Microsoft Limited through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, suitable for large-scale businesses, and spans a contract period from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028 in Walsall, England. The tender stage, now complete, marked its award status as active on 23 December 2025, with key details published on 23 February 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the software consultancy domain, particularly large-scale enterprises like Microsoft Limited that have the capability to fulfil significant support agreements efficiently. Companies with expertise in software services will find such contracts a valuable growth opportunity, enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term relationships with public sector bodies like Walsall Metro Borough Council. The call-off framework simplifies participation requirements, benefitting firms with an established presence in delivering large support contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP4165 Microsoft Unified Support Agreement

Notice Description

Software consultancy services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0cbf02e-958e-4799-88c7-2d574f5c8567
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465113c3-4486-4e9d-b0ce-7fbfe5998571
Current Stage
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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

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£411,663 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£411,663 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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