Planning

Microsoft Premium Support

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

01 Aug 2019 at 13:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is initiating a new tender titled "Microsoft Premium Support," which falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, having published a market engagement notice on 1st August 2019. The contract is intended to provide annual support for all Microsoft software, ensuring access to technical resources for issue resolution and proactive management of the Microsoft estate. The delivery address for this contract is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and consulting services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Companies capable of providing comprehensive problem resolution support, proactive services, and training would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender process can lead to long-term partnerships with the Department for Transport, enabling businesses to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Premium Support

Notice Description

This is an annual support contract which covers all Microsoft software and provides us with access to the Microsoft technical resources to resolve any reactive issues and pro-actively manage our Microsoft estate. Which also provides us with training and knowledge (chalk and talk is one of them). Which comes under our proactive services. This also gives us Problem Resolution Support - where we feel Microsoft product has caused a problem - onsite support is given and escalation assistance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da47c31b-5285-48f8-8623-3b37836d013b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84f85de-ec42-4cc4-856d-be6074d9214a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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