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Microsoft365 Advice Services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), based in London, has awarded a contract to PROVENTEQ LIMITED for “Microsoft365 Advice Services” under the G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement. This procurement falls within the 'Software package and information systems' category, involving services related to three Knowledge and Information Management M365 platform projects. The contract, valued at £28,500 including VAT, originally commenced on 20th June 2023 and was set to last until 19th June 2024. It has now been extended for an additional year until 19th June 2026, following an active award status update on 4th November 2025. Procurement was carried out selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses specialising in Microsoft 365 support and implementation services. SMEs with expertise in software systems and the ability to deliver high-quality advisory services to governmental bodies stand to benefit significantly from similar contracts. Given the framework agreement nature of the procurement process, businesses within this sector could leverage their experience with public sector contracts to pursue further opportunities, particularly those focused on enhancing digital infrastructure and knowledge management platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft365 Advice Services

Notice Description

NAO has awarded a contract to the supplier under the G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement for the provision of support services in relation to three Knowledge and Information Management M365 platform projects. The published contract price includes VAT. The contract commenced for a initial 12 months from Tuesday 20th June 2023 to Wednesday 19th June 2024 with 2, 12 months extension to Friday 19th June 2026. As of November, the contract has been extended for 12 months from Friday 20th June 2025 to Friday 19th June 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f95b2985-8732-4403-8b48-79c6424d944c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0843188-c1f1-44fb-9bc2-5bddea1b976b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£28,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2023 - 19 Jun 2026 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROVENTEQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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