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title: "DfE Microsoft Unified Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1aea0f8b-994e-4265-86e8-2cb409621001"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-11-17"
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# DfE Microsoft Unified Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1aea0f8b-994e-4265-86e8-2cb409621001

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DfE Microsoft Unified Support" involves the Department for Education, which is based in Manchester, England. The contract, valued at £1,367,388, pertains to software support services and was awarded following a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The award was officially made on 5 April 2020, with the contract covering a period from 5 April 2020 to 4 April 2021, and the tender period concluded on 1 April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those that have the capacity to deliver extensive support for Microsoft products. While the contract has already been awarded to Microsoft Limited, businesses that can offer similar services and are focused on scalable technology solutions may find opportunities in future tenders or related contracts within the education sector and beyond.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Microsoft support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3616ace-f98b-4665-a99e-3d96445c3b12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2020 - 4 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,367,388 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,367,388 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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

- 17 Nov 2020 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3616ace-f98b-4665-a99e-3d96445c3b12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3616ace-f98b-4665-a99e-3d96445c3b12
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5197b1f-7ffb-40a8-8b7c-d6e236eb36bd
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