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Microsoft Unified Support

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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07 Jul 2026 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service is the buying organisation for the public procurement contract titled "Microsoft Unified Support", which falls under the IT services industry category. The procurement was carried out using a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is located in the United Kingdom. This contract has progressed to the award stage, with Microsoft named as the supplier. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2027, with an awarded value of £265,513. The award status was activated on 29th June 2026, and the associated documentation was published on 7th July 2026. The process was marked as complete by the end of the tendering phase on 1st June 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for large IT service providers with expertise in consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. While the process was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses in the IT sector that are part of relevant framework agreements would find this tender a valuable opportunity to foster their relationship with governmental organisations such as The Insolvency Service. The completion of this procurement highlights the potential for emerging tech firms to position themselves for similar future opportunities within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a6930f-72d1-44d2-9e29-b7d776e1f62e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£265,513 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
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

Further Information

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