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Microsoft Enterprise Support

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has awarded a contract titled "Microsoft Enterprise Support" for comprehensive Microsoft support services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting system and support services, disaster recovery, helpdesk and support services, and technical computer support services. The contract aims to enhance the Welsh Government's IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation of Microsoft products and services such as Office 365 and Azure. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 17 March 2024. The supplier for this contract is Softcat Plc, based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT support and Microsoft services. Businesses offering reactive support for commercial Microsoft products, virtual products hosted in Azure, and those capable of managing Office 365 licensing are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Expertise in disaster recovery, helpdesk, and technical computer support services would be especially beneficial. Engaging in this type of procurement allows businesses to establish a critical role in supporting government IT infrastructure, potentially leading to further opportunities within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Support

Notice Description

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for comprehensive Microsoft support services to enhance its IT infrastructure and ensure the seamless operation of its Microsoft products and services. The contract includes 2nd and 3rd line reactive support for all commercial Microsoft products and Online Services used by the Welsh Government, such as the full suite of Microsoft products, Office 365 licensing, and virtual products hosted in Azure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150031
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150031
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72251000 - Disaster recovery services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
smith, kate
Contact Email
kate.smith@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice URLs

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