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Enterprise Unified Support

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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03 Oct 2025 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Enterprise Unified Support" was conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, located in Durham, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of "services" focusing specifically on software support services, with the CPV classification code 72261000. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract awarded on 23 April 2025 and commencing the following day, lasting until 23 April 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method was limited, using a procedure without prior publication, relying on the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement.

This contract offers opportunities for companies specialising in software support services, particularly those capable of providing support for Microsoft applications. As the supplier awarded the contract is Microsoft Limited, large-scale suppliers with robust capabilities in this segment could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The region of implementation, specifically Durham and the surrounding UKC1 area, may favour businesses with a presence or strategic interest in Northern England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Unified Support

Notice Description

S&M for Microsoft Applications

Lot Information

Lot 1

S&M for Microsoft Applications Date Awarded 23/04/2025 Start Date 24/04/2025 End Date 23/04/2028 1 x 12 Month optional extension options

Options: 1 X 12 Month optional extension options

Procurement Information

G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement used.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a818
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062226-2025
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£412,602 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
Claire Liddle
Contact Email
procurement@durham.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

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