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Microsoft Unified Support

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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04 Nov 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Money and Pensions Service, a UK central government authority, which has awarded a contract titled "Microsoft Unified Support". This falls under the services industry category, specifically software support services, to be delivered across the United Kingdom. This contract has moved past the award stage and is currently active, having been signed on 8th October 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, with Microsoft Limited serving as the supplier. The contract runs from 10th October 2025 to 9th October 2026, with a gross value of £77,438.05.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in offering software support, particularly those familiar with the Microsoft suite of tools. While the procurement method was direct, indicating limited competition, organisations with unique capabilities or niche expertise in similar service areas might explore partnerships or subcontracting opportunities with Microsoft Limited. Enterprises, specifically large-scale ones, equipped with expertise in IT support and software solutions, would find such a contract well-suited to their business growth ambitions, particularly those aiming to expand within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

This is for Microsoft Unified Support, which will provide MaPS with an escalation route directly to Microsoft. Providing direct support for the wider Microsoft suite of tools used across MaPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d98a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£64,531 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@maps.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AB
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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