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title: "M365 Copilot Early Access Programme"
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# M365 Copilot Early Access Programme

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-146970d1-44f7-4c56-8e6c-bff958759274

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded the contract for the "M365 Copilot Early Access Programme" to Microsoft. The procurement process was completed using a direct procurement method called Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period runs from 10th August 2023 to 31st July 2024. DEFRA is the buying organisation located at 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR, UK. The main procurement category is goods.

This tender for the "M365 Copilot Early Access Programme" presents a business opportunity for software testing companies. The contract awarded to Microsoft is valued at £82,194 in GBP. Businesses based in the UK, European countries, and the rest of the world can compete for this contract. The tender period ended on 9th August 2023, and the contract will provide growth opportunities for companies specialising in software testing services.

## Notice

M365 Copilot Early Access Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1c9a63d-8f1f-49ef-a1b6-8b7b789b92eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,194 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROSOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1c9a63d-8f1f-49ef-a1b6-8b7b789b92eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1c9a63d-8f1f-49ef-a1b6-8b7b789b92eb
  23rd November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a60b2e1-b9a4-41dd-ac11-1594f1fb5e33
  Agreement_Redacted

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