Award

Microsoft Unified

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

25 Feb 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Microsoft Unified," classified under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet, and support). This procurement was conducted through a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13, RM1557.13 framework. The contract, valued at £199,061, will be effective from 8th July 2024 to 7th July 2026. The services are required across multiple locations, including the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and globally.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with strength in consulting and support for Microsoft products. While the contract has already been awarded to Microsoft Limited, such frameworks and direct awards highlight the demand for specialised IT support services, offering insights for other businesses to position themselves strategically for future opportunities. Large-scale IT firms with the capability to deliver high-quality services across multiple regions would find such tenders lucrative for expansion and growth.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified

Notice Description

MCA has a requirement for Microsoft Unified, to complement our Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. This opportunity was a Direct Award under Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13, RM1557.13 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc8d7ba8-208c-460b-bcd1-840845e4d026
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378ae32c-1397-411c-9c9a-3e7efe07dd19
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
£199,061 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,061 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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