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Microsoft Unified Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Microsoft Unified Support" was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, located in Manchester, England. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support, with a CPV code of 72000000. The process reached the award stage on 31 March 2026, and the contract will be in effect from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has a total value of £5,520,000 GBP, and the tender period concluded on 16 March 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in IT services to engage with public sector clients, particularly those with the capability to provide comprehensive support services. With Microsoft Limited being the successful supplier, businesses of a similar scale and service offering could find substantial growth potential by participating in similar tenders. The procurement method favours those familiar with framework agreements, making it ideal for businesses with established reputations and the capability to fulfil large-scale government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

This is a contract for the provision of Microsoft Unified Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efd2ad52-6650-4cd7-b2d1-a135e287242b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9d4316-28f6-44a9-99c8-4f8c723d92ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£5,520,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,520,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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