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Microsoft Enterprise Premium Support Services

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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10 Oct 2024 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed a procurement process for Microsoft Enterprise Premium Support Services, classified under Software package and information systems. The procurement was facilitated through a single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £136,203.73, spans from 24 September 2024 to 23 September 2025. The key entities involved include Coventry University as the buyer and Microsoft Ltd as the supplier, with the contract primarily benefiting the university’s technology teams across Digital Services via infrastructure support, professional engagements, and training.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialised support services within the technology sector. Businesses specialising in software support, digital infrastructure, or professional IT services would find this procurement particularly beneficial as it offers a significant avenue for growth and collaboration with a reputable institution like Coventry University. Engagements of this nature pave the way for long-term partnerships and showcase expertise in managing and resolving advanced technological challenges.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Premium Support Services

Notice Description

The Microsoft premier support agreement is a direct escalation route for issues and support with infrastructure and other group technology platforms. It also covers training, professional engagements and significant benefits to technology teams across Digital Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0cb57ac-9486-4cba-87de-d948628441d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20db7d96-6f33-4f94-9b83-9303d3eab365
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,203 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,203 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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