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Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, has successfully awarded a contract to Microsoft for providing Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support. This initiative focuses on enhancing the operational efficiency, security, and resilience of the HWB educational platform, which serves educational institutions across Wales. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically system and support services, and has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 26th March 2025.

The tender presents opportunities for businesses offering system support and software services to engage in government contracts similar to this one. Companies with expertise in digital infrastructure, educational technology solutions, and software support services are well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this sector. The proactive and reactive support along with mission-critical assistance could encourage enterprises to enhance their service offerings, aligning with public sector standards and growing their business portfolios.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support

Notice Description

The Welsh Ministers have awarded a contract to provide Microsoft Unified Support services for the HWB educational platform. This support will enhance the platform's operational efficiency, security, and resilience, ensuring a robust and reliable digital environment for educational purposes across Wales. The services include personalised engagements, proactive and reactive support, value acceleration services, and mission-critical technical assistance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150345
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150345
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

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72254000 - Software testing

72261000 - Software 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
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months 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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice URLs

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