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Microsoft Unified Support Services

OFSTED

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06 Jan 2022 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Support Services" was conducted by OFSTED, based in Manchester, England. This process falls within the services industry category and was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from the G-Cloud 12 framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 15th December 2021, while the contract commenced on 31st December 2021 and will run until 30th December 2022. The contract value is £110,142, allocated for systems and technical consultancy services to support cloud implementations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in systems and technical consultancy. Businesses with experience in service delivery management and consultancy within cloud environments will find themselves well-suited to engage in similar tender processes. Additionally, firms that can offer innovative solutions for service delivery in the digital marketplace might also benefit from the visibility and credibility associated with participation in such contracts.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support Services

Notice Description

Call Off from Crown Commercial Services - G-Cloud 12 ( RM1557.12) Framework Agreement. Lot 3: Cloud support. Digital Market place Service ID: 970782329128664 This contract is for the provision of Service delivery management, consultancy and advisory services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c436a341-2ffa-4f03-a637-50773b7ab849
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed0e5a9-e838-404c-8b05-1cef6a144a39
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,142 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,142 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7BR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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