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Microsoft Unified Support

FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Fenland District Council, involved the awarding of a contract titled "Microsoft Unified Support," focusing on the services sector, particularly network management software services. The location for service delivery is within the UKH region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed using a direct method, below the competition threshold, and has proceeded to the Award stage as of 25th November 2025. The contract period runs from 31st May 2025 to 30th May 2027, with a total contract value of £84,012. Microsoft Limited has been awarded the contract, following a non-competitive, exemption-based procurement process to ensure appropriate support for ICT infrastructure.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing high-quality IT support services. It is particularly suited for businesses well-versed in proactive IT service engagement and capable of offering 24/7 problem resolution. Although the contract has been awarded to a large enterprise, there are lessons for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) on direct procurement strategies employed by sub-central government bodies, thereby potentially offering valuable insights for future similar opportunities in the technology service space.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

The authority requires an appropriate level of support for its ICT infrastructure. This offering from Microsoft includes; * 24/7 problem resolution support * IT Health engagements * Proactive services Awarded via exemption having explored alternative options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076853-2025
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

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,012 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 30 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@fenland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARCH
Postcode
PE15 8NQ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Fenland
Electoral Ward
March North
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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