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Microsoft Premier Support Agreement

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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22 Jun 2021 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, is concluding the procurement process for the "Microsoft Premier Support Agreement," specifically for Software support services. This contract is valued at £63,850 and follows a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which is below threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 29th June 2021 and will run until 28th June 2022, with the award date recorded as 2nd June 2021 and official publication on 22nd June 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software support services to expand their business. With the nature of the contract focusing on support agreements, companies with expertise in IT services, particularly those that offer tailored support solutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with such procurement opportunities can help SMEs establish relationships with public sector entities and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Premier Support Agreement

Notice Description

Premier Support-Enterprise-(2021-22)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d593a33-4e45-45ab-9c1f-4adc1301076a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2021 - 28 Jun 2022 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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