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22 Jul 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has completed the procurement process for "Unified Microsoft Enterprise Support Services," a contract awarded on 22 July 2026. This contract entails IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, categorised as below threshold and without competition. The contract, active from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027, involves Microsoft Limited as the supplier and covers services within the United Kingdom, specifically aligning with the industry category of IT services.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for large-scale IT consulting and support service providers, particularly those able to deliver comprehensive enterprise support services similar to those needed by the public sector. With a contract value amounting to £111,698.91 (net of taxes) for a year-long term, businesses that specialise in providing sophisticated IT solutions and ongoing technical support could well capitalise on similar future opportunities. The involvement of a major corporate entity like Microsoft underscores the scale and scope of operations required, suggesting that substantial resources and expertise would be necessary to fulfil such contracts successfully in future procurements.

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Notice Title

Unified Microsoft Enterprise Support Services

Notice Description

The provision of Microsoft Enterprise Support Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d13e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069356-2026
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

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
£111,698 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

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