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title: "Sustainment of the M365 Live Service Tenant"
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# Sustainment of the M365 Live Service Tenant

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-133c75a0-240b-4f31-8b1d-31c58865c3e4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, England, has completed the procurement process to sustain the M365 Live Service Tenant, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support. This contract, tagged in the award stage, utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with an award value of £470,350. The award was made to LA International on 31st March 2026, and the award notice was published on 22nd April 2026.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT service maintenance and support, particularly those with experience in government contracts. Although SMEs and VCSEs may not be directly suitable due to the procurement method and requirements, large-scale businesses with relevant expertise stand to benefit substantially. The contract is a prime example of growth opportunities within the public sector for businesses capable of delivering consistent and high-standard technical support services.

## Notice

There is a requirement to ensure that the M365 Live Service and tenant are maintained and remain fully operational.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5a2a48-251f-4d94-914a-27fb23e46873 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £470,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £470,350 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5a2a48-251f-4d94-914a-27fb23e46873

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5a2a48-251f-4d94-914a-27fb23e46873
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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