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Strategic Microsoft Support and Development Contract

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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20 Jan 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the "Strategic Microsoft Support and Development Contract" in the IT services sector, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support. Located in London, United Kingdom, this tender involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 12th February 2025 to 11th February 2027, with an overall value of £6,500,000. The tender was published on 16th December 2025, moving into the award stage, and was fully awarded to UBDS IT CONSULTING LIMITED, a large-scale company.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in Microsoft technologies, especially those capable of providing support, maintenance, and development for digital products and services. Companies experienced in IT consulting and looking to grow in the public sector could find collaboration with the Department for Transport beneficial. Although a larger enterprise secured this contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable, suggesting future opportunities for similar enterprises in related projects. This procurement represents a substantial investment in IT services and highlights the potential for sustained business growth within the UK governmental infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Strategic Microsoft Support and Development Contract

Notice Description

A strategic contract to provide support, maintenance and continuous improvement of DfT's existing digital products and services built using Microsoft Technologies. The contract also allows for development of existing and new products and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd2d6aeb-887f-4622-ad8b-4d1b40d2fdcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380bb7e9-eecf-49e5-ab29-cea06ba534b1
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
SME
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
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2027 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddat.crm@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2AA
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBDS IT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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