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title: "Microsoft Unified Support"
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# Microsoft Unified Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bcc299d-1a5f-4f8f-8b0d-9eaa4d9c3181

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Microsoft Unified Support" in the IT services industry, specifically within consulting, software development, Internet services and support. The award stage was finalised on 12 March 2025, with key dates including the tender period end on 23 January 2025 and the contract period from 6 February 2025 to 5 February 2026. The procurement, valued at £134,266, was conducted via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but not voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract was awarded to MICROSOFT LTD, based in Reading, Berkshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the IT services sector to engage with a high-profile public entity like the Met Office, potentially enhancing their market reputation and expanding their business footprint. Companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services are particularly well-suited for such contracts. The limited procurement method suggests a direct negotiation approach, offering SMEs a streamlined process to compete and capture valuable government contracts.

## Notice

Microsoft Unified Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bf694c6-59a6-470b-9e94-1169de690f56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,266 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,266 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bf694c6-59a6-470b-9e94-1169de690f56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bf694c6-59a6-470b-9e94-1169de690f56
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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