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title: "ICT240 : Microsoft Unified Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a044ca88-7d4c-451e-afe6-2f3247205efc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# ICT240 : Microsoft Unified Support

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a044ca88-7d4c-451e-afe6-2f3247205efc

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "ICT240: Microsoft Unified Support" tender, initiated by Oldham Council, is in the 'award' stage and focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet and support. Located in Oldham, England, the tender was valued at £336,000 and awarded to Insight Direct UK LTD, a large-scale supplier, with the active contract spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement was conducted through a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. Though the tender period concluded on 1 March 2026, the award announcement was published on 29 April 2026.

This IT services tender presents multiple growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy, particularly those capable of engaging in selective contracts within framework agreements. While the procurement process does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, large companies with robust IT capabilities like Insight Direct UK LTD are well-suited to compete in such tenders. With long-term contracts, successful bidders can enhance their portfolios and establish a stronger presence in government services, especially within the IT sector. The substantial contract value signals potential financial benefits for enterprises meeting the described service requirements.

## Notice

Microsoft Unified Premium Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01fcf36a-fef8-4429-b37f-427b42d962e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £336,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £336,000 |
| 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 | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01fcf36a-fef8-4429-b37f-427b42d962e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01fcf36a-fef8-4429-b37f-427b42d962e6
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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