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title: "MS Unified Support (3-year)"
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# MS Unified Support (3-year)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15b04b4f-b8ff-40b3-84f8-db7cef4feb49

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract to Microsoft for the provision of "MS Unified Support (3-year)" services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from June 29, 2023, to September 30, 2026. The award value is £499,998. The procurement process ended on June 1, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for service providers specializing in software support services to engage with DEFRA. Businesses in the technology sector, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft technologies, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contract's duration of three years ensures stability for the selected supplier and potential for establishing long-term partnerships.

## Notice

MS Unified Support (3-year)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515e4c7c-0414-458f-905e-fba66d8fdb10 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,998 |
| 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

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2023 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515e4c7c-0414-458f-905e-fba66d8fdb10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515e4c7c-0414-458f-905e-fba66d8fdb10
  7th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ef2db2f-aa70-41f7-8ca3-ee898af76d51
  Unified Support Contract_Redacted

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