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Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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02 Dec 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support" contract awarded by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills focuses on IT services including consulting, software development, and support. This contract is related to the delivery of services in England under the procurement category of services, with a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement, G-Cloud 14. The contract spans from 31 December 2025 to 30 November 2028, with an award announced on 2 December 2025, signalling the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in IT consultancy and software support services to align their capabilities for future engagements under similar frameworks. Although this specific contract does not promote SME or VCSE involvement, larger enterprises with established credentials in the IT sector are well-positioned to leverage such procurement frameworks for expansion. The selective procurement approach provides a streamlined process for businesses that can offer robust solutions, ensuring quality service meeting public sector standards.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement G-Cloud 14. This contract is for the provision of Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support for the period 31/12/2025 to 30/11/2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec96daa1-9dfd-4cc9-abf6-b801984e36a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ffa2a6-90d8-47ed-bc24-28cf5497334f
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£257,449 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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