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Unified Support

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Westmorland and Furness Council, centred on the "Unified Support" contract, has reached its completion stage. This contract pertains to the procurement of Microsoft Unified Support services, which aim to provide comprehensive support across all Microsoft products and services including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid solutions. As a public authority in the sub-central government sector, Westmorland and Furness Council has engaged this contract to benefit from proactive and reactive support enhancements. The contract, valued at £64,952, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2027. The procurement process utilised a below-threshold method, culminating in the award to Microsoft Limited, headquartered in Reading, with deliveries planned for the UKD1 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, especially those experienced in Microsoft products. Companies within the ICT sector, particularly those focusing on cloud solutions, enterprise support, and systems integration, can find valuable growth prospects through similar procurement engagements. Though the awarded contract was below the EU threshold, it underscores the potential for smaller enterprises to compete in providing niche, high-value technology services to public sector entities. Such procurements can foster partnerships and deepen expertise in delivering scalable and innovative technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Unified Support

Notice Description

Contract for Microsoft Unified Support a premium enterprise support designed to provide organisations with comprehensive, proactive and reactive support across all Microsoft products and services (cloud, on-premises and hybrid).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069691
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043415-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,952 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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