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Microsoft Unified Support

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Support" was carried out by Kirklees Council, based in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The tender falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a monetary value of £127,290.23. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender has been completed, with key dates including the award date on 27th February 2025, and the contract period beginning on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering problem resolution and reactive and preventative support for Microsoft products. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The contract allows businesses to enhance their capabilities and reputation by collaborating with a prominent local authority and delivering high-quality IT support solutions.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to establish support across all Microsoft products providing problem resolution services and reactive and preventative support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4f6eeb9-5d46-481a-b355-02766f30becb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02608d15-7a7e-45f5-bffc-2201eb2c0d45
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£127,290 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,290 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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