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Microsoft Unified Support

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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29 Jan 2024 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has awarded a contract for Microsoft Unified Support for reactive technical assistance, training, risk assessments, advisory services, and proactive credits. The contract, with a value of £585,300, falls under the services category and involves call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage was completed, with the tender period ending on 13th October 2023 and the contract lasting from 14th October 2023 to 13th October 2026. The contract was awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited, with the buying organization being the Pension Protection Fund located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in system and support services to compete for providing Microsoft Unified Support. Suitable businesses should have capabilities in offering technical assistance, training services, risk assessments, advisory services, and proactive credits. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract duration extends for three years. Businesses looking to grow in the services sector and interested in engaging with large-scale projects should consider exploring this opportunity to expand their presence in the market.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support for reactive technical assistance 24/7/365, training library, risk and health assessments, advisory services, and proactive credits. Contract value is based on the minimum committed amount for three years and known current usage volumes. This value is therefore only an estimate and may increase based on required additional volumes and licences. This increase could be as much as 20%-40% per year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e328ec22-e8be-4e80-85d3-12922511b188
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ab4a64-5550-4cc0-b28f-b1c2eec7267a
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

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£585,300 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£585,300 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2026 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@ppf.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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