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title: "Contract for the Provision of Microsoft Premier Support Agreement 2020-21"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2020-06-30"
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# Contract for the Provision of Microsoft Premier Support Agreement 2020-21

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6013fdb9-00be-49d6-abb2-4a4054a2a567

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully awarded a contract for the Provision of Microsoft Premier Support Agreement for the 2020-21 period. This contract falls under the software support services category and is valued at £53,750. The tender process, classified as a direct award, concluded with the contract being awarded on 19th May 2020, with the service commencing on 21st May 2020 and running until 20th May 2021. The contract is based in Birmingham, England, and was initiated to ensure essential support for Microsoft products and Office 365.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with experience in providing tailored Microsoft services. While the contract has been awarded, companies that possess competencies in similar domains may still benefit by establishing relationships for future tenders or similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to remain vigilant for any upcoming opportunities as the demand for specialised software support continues to grow.

## Notice

This support agreement can only be obtained directly from Microsoft, and is essential for the support of Microsoft products and Office 365.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95a6ab5-5c8b-407a-9d8b-3867cd41d037 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2020 - 20 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,750 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| 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

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2020 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95a6ab5-5c8b-407a-9d8b-3867cd41d037

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95a6ab5-5c8b-407a-9d8b-3867cd41d037
  30th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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