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Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support 2024/25

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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29 Jul 2024 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for "Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support 2024/25," which falls under the software support services category (CPV 72261000). This procurement process, conducted through a single tender action, aims to provide both proactive and reactive support for Microsoft's software and cloud services across the university’s infrastructure. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract starting on 4th July 2024 and ending on 3rd August 2025. The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, Earlham Road, Norwich (NR4 7TJ), conducted the procurement. The award was made to Microsoft Limited, headquartered at Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Although this specific contract is awarded to Microsoft Limited, other similar tenders may emerge, making it an opportune market for IT service providers aiming to expand their client base within the education sector. Large enterprises with scalable solutions and robust support capabilities would be well-suited to compete for future awards in this domain.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support 2024/25

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support provides proactive and reactive support for Microsoft software and cloud services that unpin core infrastructure services, operating systems and productivity tools used throughout the University. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2bd66f0-c7c3-45d5-9005-7e9466420204
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b037080-9852-4d75-a8d4-9cb8943745c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2024 - 3 Aug 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.p.jackson@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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