Award

Microsoft Unified Support

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

03 Apr 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the award stage of their procurement for "Microsoft Unified Support" in the IT services industry category (CPV: 72000000). The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, and the contract was awarded to Microsoft. This ongoing contract, valued at £499,996.48 GBP, began on 1 April 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31 March 2028. The procurement process, initiated on the tender date of 1 February 2025, is focused on services and is located in Taunton, TA1 4DY, England. The award was officially published on 24 February 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support and consulting services similar to Microsoft Unified Support. Large-scale enterprises with robust service delivery capabilities could find lucrative prospects in such contracts. Though this specific tender did not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the growing demand for specialised IT solutions in the public sector, paving the way for similar future opportunities that could align well with companies looking to enhance their portfolio in the public domain.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1b56bce-e32d-48df-a87b-213c8bddc17a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9d6151-cde4-4a84-9cdd-b678561560c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
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
£499,996 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,996 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jon Marks
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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