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title: "Microsoft Unified Support - project_4855"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-388d9911-d340-4ec2-87b1-15c9de0649a0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-04-16"
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# Microsoft Unified Support - project_4855

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-388d9911-d340-4ec2-87b1-15c9de0649a0

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## Summary

The Department for Education is conducting a completed procurement for "Microsoft Unified Support" with a total contract value of £1,521,472. The procurement falls under the IT services industry category and was initiated as a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 5th April 2021 and will end on 4th April 2022. The tender process has been classified as direct procurement, and the contract covers services provided across various delivery addresses, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those equipped to provide support and consultancy for Microsoft ecosystems. Larger firms or established IT service providers, particularly those with experience in consulting and software development, would be most suited to compete for future contracts in this category. Engaging with the Department for Education could enhance market presence and foster ongoing business relations within the public sector.

## Notice

Support provided to support Microsoft estate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c37e37c-fce2-4fba-81d0-1ea592932035 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2021 - 4 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,521,472 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,521,472 |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c37e37c-fce2-4fba-81d0-1ea592932035

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c37e37c-fce2-4fba-81d0-1ea592932035
  16th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/837cc920-8f90-41ed-9be1-98c3f3710752
  n/a

## Provenance

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