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Microsoft United Support Agreement

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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24 Jun 2022 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Microsoft United Support Agreement" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in June 2022. This contract focuses on information technology services, specifically the provision of unified support for Microsoft products, including Azure cloud services. The tender period concluded on 17 June 2022, while the contract period is set to run from 29 June 2022 to 28 June 2023. The total value of the contract is £1,133,116, and it was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT support and services, particularly those specialising in cloud solutions and Microsoft technologies. Businesses that can offer bespoke training, technical support, or software integration services will be positioned well to compete. The successful contractor, Microsoft Limited, highlights the level of expertise required, indicating that both large firms and innovative service providers capable of delivering top-tier support would thrive in this competitive environment.

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Notice Title

Microsoft United Support Agreement

Notice Description

Provision of unified support for all Microsoft products, including Azure cloud hosting services. Access to bespoke Microsoft training and Designate Support Engineers (DSE) as well as Azure Rapid Response (ARR) are also within scope of the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c91c6de8-90ea-4518-a8f6-77814972808a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf1a475-65ff-4ea5-af8e-4a03c4b2f852
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,133,116 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,133,116 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2022 - 28 Jun 2023 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

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