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title: "Microsoft Unified Support 2022 - con_13394"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35ddfece-9a47-4336-80c7-7ae1a4e6cedb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Microsoft Unified Support 2022 - con_13394

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35ddfece-9a47-4336-80c7-7ae1a4e6cedb

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Support 2022 - con_13394" was initiated by the Department for Education, focused on acquiring information technology services to address complex IT challenges. The period for submission of tenders ended on 11th March 2022, with the contract valued at £1,553,015 and set to commence on 5th April 2022, concluding on 4th April 2023. This procurement was executed through a direct method, employing a single tender action below the threshold, located in Manchester, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for information technology service providers, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products and extensive support capabilities. Businesses that specialise in delivering technology solutions or those that offer tailored IT support services would be ideally positioned to engage with similar future tenders. The successful bidder is Microsoft Limited, indicating a competitive landscape for organisations keen to expand their contracts with public sector entities.

## Notice

Technology specific, in-depth support to help solve the Department's most complex IT challenges across the vendor's product stacks. Direct access to Microsoft's product team, will get assistance to optimise the Department's core IT products, and will target specific support activities to achieve maximum uptime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514b9bf1-f54d-42a3-9f4a-744649a718a8 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2022 - 4 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,553,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,553,015 |
| 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

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 11:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514b9bf1-f54d-42a3-9f4a-744649a718a8
- 22 Mar 2022 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514b9bf1-f54d-42a3-9f4a-744649a718a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514b9bf1-f54d-42a3-9f4a-744649a718a8
  22nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/031d8dd7-71d0-43f0-a6d3-75f26dabccd4
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