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Microsoft Unified Enterprise support

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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23 Feb 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, located in Falmer, Brighton, conducted a public procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Enterprise support" under the category of IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support. This contract was a framework call off, classified as a procurement falling outside the scope of the directive, utilising a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. As of 23 February 2026, the contract is in the award stage, with Microsoft Limited as the awarded supplier. The procurement aims to enhance support for the existing suite of Microsoft products, with services being delivered across the UK.

This procurement offers opportunities for IT service providers and technology consultancies specialising in software support and development to engage with the academic sector, providing tailored solutions and support services. Although the procurement method was limited and the contract awarded to Microsoft Limited, businesses in the sector can gain insights into future tenders, collaborate in consortiums, or become subcontractors to boost growth. Engaging with research institutions like the University of Sussex can offer strategic advantages for businesses looking to expand their customer base and expertise in educational technology services.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Enterprise support

Notice Description

Enhanced support of the existing support suite of Microsoft products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Enhanced support of the existing support suite of Microsoft products.

Procurement Information

Framework Call off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015993-2026
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
£323,313 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

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