Award

Microsoft Unified Support

UK EXPORT FINANCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2024 at 16:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance has completed the procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Support" services under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. This contract, valued at £500,000, is classified under the CPV code 72000000. The contracting process used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 20 December 2024 and ends on 19 December 2027. The services will be delivered at the location with postal code SW1A 2HQ in London, England. Key dates include the tender end date on 19 December 2024 and the award date on 19 December 2024. The procurement stage is now at the award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT support services to engage in long-term contracts and establish a partnership with a major government body. Although this specific contract was awarded to Microsoft Limited, other small and large businesses offering similar services should monitor similar opportunities that arise from framework agreements and selective procurement methods. Engaging in such contracts can pave the way for substantial business growth and stability, especially for those with expertise in providing comprehensive IT support services.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c52061d7-67ac-42ea-8956-f2770ab891e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a091e43e-10c7-4be5-9f20-cbc1be7c165b
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2027 2-3 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
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
SW1A 2HQ
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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c52061d7-67ac-42ea-8956-f2770ab891e7-2024-12-12T16:44:09Z",
    "date": "2024-12-12T16:44:09Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-c52061d7-67ac-42ea-8956-f2770ab891e7",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "UKEF1356",
        "title": "Microsoft Unified Support",
        "description": "Microsoft Unified Support services",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1A 2HQ"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 500000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-12-19T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-12-20T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2027-12-19T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-GOR-D241",
            "name": "UK EXPORT FINANCE",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK EXPORT FINANCE",
                "scheme": "GB-GOR",
                "id": "D241"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Horse Guards Road",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "SW1A2HQ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Michael Hassell",
                "email": "commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01624297",
            "name": "Microsoft Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Microsoft Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "01624297"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1WG"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-GOR-D241",
        "name": "UK EXPORT FINANCE"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c52061d7-67ac-42ea-8956-f2770ab891e7-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-12-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2024-12-12T16:44:09Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 500000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01624297",
                    "name": "Microsoft Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-12-20T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2027-12-19T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a091e43e-10c7-4be5-9f20-cbc1be7c165b",
                    "datePublished": "2024-12-12T16:44:09Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}