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title: "Microsoft Advanced Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2021-03-01"
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# Microsoft Advanced Support

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23c98209-adc5-4673-af1a-9b64e4d79bd4

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has recently completed a procurement process for "Microsoft Advanced Support" aimed at providing essential software support services. This contract, valued at £71,794.87, was awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC and covers the period from 22nd March 2021 to 21st March 2022. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the Healthtrust Europe Comit2 Framework. The tender period ended on 12th February 2021, with the award officially announced on 15th February 2021. The project was situated in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software support and related services. Businesses that are able to offer comprehensive IT support, especially for Microsoft products, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the public sector. Such opportunities not only enhance business growth prospects but also contribute to the development of long-term partnerships with government entities like the Lancashire Constabulary.

## Notice

The provision of Microsoft Advanced Support for the period 22/03/2021 to 21/03/22 by Specialist Computer Centre (SCC) via the Healthtrust Europe Comit2 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec88016-767c-4268-8d9d-bc49205a9301 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 21 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,794 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,794 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2021 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec88016-767c-4268-8d9d-bc49205a9301

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec88016-767c-4268-8d9d-bc49205a9301
  1st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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