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title: "Microsoft Premier Support 2023 - 2024"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# Microsoft Premier Support 2023 - 2024

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4be5151e-75cb-4257-a5f7-b5c74bbf59be

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## Summary

The Newcastle University has recently awarded a contract for "Microsoft Premier Support 2023 - 2024" in the services category to Softcat Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £62,337.02, with the tender period ending on 31st August 2023 and the contract period starting on 1st September 2023. The Newcastle University is the buyer organisation located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.

This tender award presents business growth opportunities for companies providing data network management and support services, especially SMEs. The contract was awarded to Softcat Ltd, showcasing viable opportunities for similar service providers to engage in selective procurement processes and framework agreements. Businesses located in or able to serve the North East region in the United Kingdom could find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities and growth strategies.

## Notice

Microsoft Premier Support 2023 - 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd7acdf-5542-44e9-9445-b8f938bcc729 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 4 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,337 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,337 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd7acdf-5542-44e9-9445-b8f938bcc729

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd7acdf-5542-44e9-9445-b8f938bcc729
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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