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title: "RES/IT: Microsoft Unified Support"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-06"
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# RES/IT: Microsoft Unified Support

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-236114e9-a2eb-46cf-81ac-feaafed71c1c

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is seeking IT services under the title "RES/IT: Microsoft Unified Support" for one year, with a contract value of £310,000. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 28 June 2021. The contract period runs from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022, covering various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and other territories. This contract follows a direct award procurement method, which allows the council to directly appoint the supplier without a competitive tendering process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in providing software development and support. Companies that are well-suited to compete are likely to be medium to large-sized enterprises with proven capabilities in Microsoft solutions. The awarded contract is currently held by Bytes Software Services, highlighting the competitive nature of this sector. However, there may still be future similar contracts that could benefit SMEs looking to expand their presence in public procurement.

## Notice

Microsoft Unified Support provision for 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c72d72-2491-4e67-9d10-a73a5a80ec1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £310,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c72d72-2491-4e67-9d10-a73a5a80ec1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c72d72-2491-4e67-9d10-a73a5a80ec1b
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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