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Microsoft Unified Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Oct 2021 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking to procure Microsoft Unified Support, a comprehensive service across all Microsoft products designed for problem resolution and support. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £1,000,000. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2021 and will extend until 30th September 2022. The opportunity is classified under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, and is applicable for delivery to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and support. Companies with experience in managing Microsoft platforms and providing consulting solutions are particularly well-suited to compete in this space. As the contract has been awarded to Microsoft Limited, businesses may consider future collaborations or partnerships for similar contracts within the public sector, leveraging this as a stepping stone for growth and expansion into associated service areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Support across all Microsoft products providing problem resolution services and reactive and preventative support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f674f310-8d4e-474d-aa45-22ab787e39bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f74e9205-eb58-451b-812c-bcdb8bc0dde7
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
£647,082 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 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
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
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

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