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Provision of Microsoft Support

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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10 Sep 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of Microsoft Support" in the education industry category. Located in Inverness, UK, the procurement process has concluded at the award stage, with the awarding date being 19 August 2024. The contract, valued at £103,332, will cover all Microsoft products and technologies used by the university and its academic partners. The process followed an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and competition.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT support, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive Microsoft solutions. While the contract was awarded to Microsoft Limited, similar future tenders can offer significant growth prospects for IT service providers capable of delivering high-quality, reliable Microsoft support. Companies looking to expand their expertise and client base in the education sector should closely monitor such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Support

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) have a requirement for the Provision of Microsoft Support. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University have a requirement for the Provision of Microsoft Support. The support shall cover all Microsoft products/technologies used by the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000764701
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513867
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,332 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ayoung@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463255000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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