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Award

06 Oct 2021 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Department for Transport (DfTc) as the buying organisation, issuing a tender for "Microsoft Premium Support" within the IT services industry category. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, completing its tender period on 24th September 2021. The awarded contract, amounting to £96,442, has a contract duration from 25th September 2021 to 24th September 2022, and is applicable to multiple delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The contract was published on 6th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support services. As the award went to Microsoft Limited, larger firms with established capabilities in providing premium support services may find it challenging to compete, but smaller IT firms could consider partnerships or subcontracting arrangements to participate in future similar contracts. This creates a landscape for innovation and tailored service offerings aimed at enhancing governmental IT frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Microsoft Premium Support

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c904739d-beed-41ef-b785-834b67c965a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ee43c0-218a-4aae-814a-5c5181ef8089
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£96,442 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,442 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2021 - 24 Sep 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
DfTc - Department for Transport
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 4DR
Postcode Area
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Microsoft Limited

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