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Microsoft Unified Support

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Sep 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the provision of "Microsoft Unified Support" services. This contract, classified under IT services (CPV code: 72000000), was designed to support both on-premise and cloud-based Microsoft products for Greater Manchester Police, located in the region UKD3. The procurement stage reached completion with an award made to a sole supplier, Microsoft Limited, under a limited procurement method. The contract, valued at £960,000, was signed on 28th March 2025. The procurement did not involve prior publication due to it falling outside the typical directive scope.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support for Microsoft products. While the process utilised a limited procurement method, businesses looking to engage in future tenders with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority should ensure readiness to offer competitive IT solutions, especially in cloud and on-premise environments. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing and supporting Microsoft software and services would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders and collaborate with regional authorities in the UK for business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

To provide support to GMP's Microsoft products, both on-premise and cloud based. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide support to GMP's Microsoft products, both on-premise and cloud based. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Procurement Information

Sole supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058636-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Alison Harper
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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