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Microsoft Unified Software

HOME OFFICE

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08 May 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has recently completed a procurement process concerning an enterprise-wide agreement for support services related to Microsoft licences and Azure services. The procurement, titled "Microsoft Unified Software", falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a CPV code of 48000000. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £5,740,000, covers the delivery of services to locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 30th April 2028, and the procurement stage now stands at 'Award', with the award date recorded as 28th March 2025.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, especially for large-scale businesses capable of offering comprehensive software support solutions. While this particular contract may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations experienced in managing extensive software systems and support services will find this tender particularly beneficial. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's portfolio in the software support sector, providing sustained engagement over the three-year contract period and increasing visibility in the governmental software services market. Collaborating with a major entity like the Home Office can also open further opportunities in public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Software

Notice Description

Enterprise-wide agreement to provide support services for their Microsoft licences and Azure services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db67cfdf-382d-4efc-afd9-4a8d6c240118
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6e9db2-509b-4b46-9081-521ed5257f8d
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,740,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,740,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialsoftwarecategory@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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 UNIFIED SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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