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Microsoft Unified Support

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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04 Feb 2021 at 16:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority has completed a procurement process for Microsoft Unified Support, focusing on software support services within the IT industry. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, following a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 18 December 2020, and the contract commenced on 21 December 2020, lasting until 20 December 2021. It involved a total value of £93,557 and took place in London, postal code E14 4QZ.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector to leverage their capabilities in providing software support. While the primary supplier for the awarded contract was Microsoft, other companies specialising in software support and related services might find future opportunities to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such procurement processes can help businesses expand their reach and foster growth in competitive public sector markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb822a88-9d83-46cd-b8a2-75a20b99c8f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79be3903-e9da-49bd-ba65-556f39399749
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,557 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,557 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2020 - 20 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rachael Davey
Contact Email
rachael.davey@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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