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Microsoft CoPilot Trial

BEIS

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20 Oct 2023 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract to Microsoft Limited for the "Microsoft CoPilot Trial" project. The contract, valued at £98,633 GBP, falls under the service category and utilises a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period is from October 3, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The tender was initiated on September 29, 2023, and awarded on October 20, 2023.

This procurement opportunity could benefit businesses operating in the software and information systems sector. Companies that offer innovative software solutions and services related to Microsoft technologies could find this tender suitable for expanding their business. The trial aims to assess the potential benefits of Microsoft CoPilot software, presenting an opportunity for technology firms to demonstrate expertise and drive business growth through collaboration with BEIS.

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Notice Title

Microsoft CoPilot Trial

Notice Description

The notice is for the award of a trial contract to explore the potential benefits of the Microsoft CoPilot software functionality as an integrated addition to the core Microsoft Office package. The trial is scope and time limited to allow for any potential benefits to be assessed and quantified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9ff9782-db55-465c-86cb-33f688eb7b7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6a25fd-4aae-4f05-987c-1eb9f47d3dbd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,633 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,633 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.scarlett@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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