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title: "MS Copilot Early Access Programme"
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# MS Copilot Early Access Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e88dc3e-8ffb-4ec3-896d-7aa001a9af67

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the 'MS Copilot Early Access Programme' to Microsoft Limited. This procurement falls under the 'services' category with a contract value of £82,194 in GBP. The procurement method used was 'direct' with a single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on September 8, 2023, and the contract duration is from September 13, 2023, to September 19, 2024. The contract was awarded on December 13, 2023, and the official award notice can be found on Contracts Finder.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the software industry, to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions and Microsoft Limited. Companies offering software packages and computer systems may find this tender relevant for potential business growth. As the contract is for the 'MS Copilot Early Access Programme', businesses interested in AI capabilities integrated into Microsoft 365 workloads could consider this opportunity suitable for their expertise and services.

## Notice

Microsoft Copilot is a new AI capability being made available, integrated into the Microsoft 365 workloads. DWP has joined the EAP (Early Access Program) which includes software licences for a 12 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21537a6b-eabf-4bd6-b980-1a094850122a |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2023 - 19 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,194 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,194 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21537a6b-eabf-4bd6-b980-1a094850122a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21537a6b-eabf-4bd6-b980-1a094850122a
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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