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Microsoft Azure Rapid Response Support

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for the 'Microsoft Azure Rapid Response Support' service. The award stage of this contract was finalised on 25th September 2025, with the contract to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2028. This contract was awarded through a call-off from the Procurement Services Framework Agreement Y23065, under the IT services category, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method employed was selective, aligning with the need for specialised service providers.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those that provide consulting, software development, and support services related to Microsoft Azure. Large enterprises or those with experience in framework agreements might find such contracts attractive due to the defined procurement structure and the potential for long-term partnerships. While this specific contract has been awarded to Phoenix Software International, Inc., similar opportunities in the sector could offer substantial avenues for business growth and expansion within the UK, primarily in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Rapid Response 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 Procurement Services Framework Agreement Y23065 This contract is for the provision of Azure Rapid Response Software Support Services for the period 1st October 2025 to 30 September 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4fad79-caf5-41fe-8eb1-9c13cdcfc4cf
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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