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Microsoft Unified Enterprise support

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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29 Mar 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Microsoft Unified Enterprise support," falling under the technical support services industry category (CPV code 71356300). The contract entails providing problem resolution services and reactive and preventative support across all Microsoft products. This Call Off Contract, executed under the G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), spans from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2028, with a potential one-year extension till 28th February 2029. The services will be available across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, with Microsoft Limited being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing technical support services, especially those with expertise in Microsoft products. Companies that can deliver reliable problem resolution and support solutions would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio. The contract, valued at GBP 170,630.38, is well-suited for large-scale firms like Microsoft Limited that can meet the comprehensive technical support requirements across multiple UK regions. Engaging in such prestigious contracts with public law bodies like Historic England can enhance a supplier's reputation and open doors to further contracting opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Enterprise support

Notice Description

Call Off Contract under G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). Support across all Microsoft products providing problem resolution services and reactive and preventative support. Contract initial period is three years from 01/03/2025 - 28/02/2028 with an optional 1 year extension until 28/02/2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call Off Contract under G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). Support across all Microsoft products providing problem resolution services and reactive and preventative support. Contract initial period is three years from 01/03/2025 - 28/02/2028 with an optional 1 year extension until 28/02/2029.

Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded under the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement (RM1557.14). Under this framework there is the option for direct award, where the buyer has short listed suppliers and evaluated the most appropriate supplier from the CCS website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011895-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,630 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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