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title: "Microsoft UTOPIA Consultancy and Support Contract"
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# Microsoft UTOPIA Consultancy and Support Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46b5e6b4-ea7a-4475-aab8-01cdc9b87a83

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Microsoft UTOPIA Consultancy and Support Contract," which falls under the IT services category. This limited procurement method, executed through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, supports the provision of Unified Support, Maintenance, and Consultancy Services for a duration of 36 months, commencing from 1 June 2022 and concluding by 30 April 2025. The total contract value is £31 million, with the award granted on 8 June 2022, shortly before its public announcement on 7 July 2022. The contract is located at the Ministry's facilities in Corsham, Wiltshire (postal code SN13 9NR).

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for established IT service providers and consultancy firms capable of delivering comprehensive support and maintenance services. Given the scale of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in similar projects, especially those with expertise in software development and technical consultancy, would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders or partnerships related to this area of service provision.

## Notice

Single source for the provision of Unified Support, Maintenance and Consultancy Service for 36 months from 1 June 22 through to 30 April 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7de723b-a279-43c9-a6fb-10fafc2d14fd |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| 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

- 7 Jul 2022 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7de723b-a279-43c9-a6fb-10fafc2d14fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7de723b-a279-43c9-a6fb-10fafc2d14fd
  7th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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