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Microsoft Word Co-authoring Support & Hypercare

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), located in London, has completed a procurement process for Microsoft Word Co-authoring Support and Hypercare, under the contract identifier PROC 020-025. The procurement falls under the software programming and consultancy services industry category, specifically focused on the provision of ongoing support and development of Word templates. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £34,560, commenced on 12th May 2025 and will run until 11th May 2028, encompassing delivery within the United Kingdom. This procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the award to Brochet Limited being made active on 12th May 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software consultancy and support services. The dynamic nature of the contract, coupled with its long-term engagement period, allows suppliers to establish a robust partnership with a prominent regulator like the CMA. Businesses with expertise in IT systems integration, quality assurance assessment, and custom software development are well-positioned to compete and excel in fulfilling the outlined service requirements. The tender’s alignment with strategic consultancy and programming services makes it a strategic opportunity for those seeking to expand their footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Word Co-authoring Support & Hypercare

Notice Description

support contract provides CMA with: * Ongoing support 3rd line support to specialist internal users, particularly around co-authoring and 'corrupted' documents Hypercare * Development of CMA Word templates, both layout and starter documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b687373e-f903-4e13-aa39-db2fd2b3ec6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe28c80a-ae8a-49d2-8d0a-494814874ef9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 11 May 2028 3-4 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROCHET

Further Information

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