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title: "DDSFTW/005 - Microsoft Unite"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c50ecbca-92b7-42e2-8290-4b48d23be4db"
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# DDSFTW/005 - Microsoft Unite

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c50ecbca-92b7-42e2-8290-4b48d23be4db

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Information Systems and Services, ISS Commercial Sourcing Team, which is acquiring Premier Support, maintenance, and consultancy services for Microsoft technologies. This contract, titled "DDSFTW/005 - Microsoft Unite", falls under the software support services category with a value of £17,750,000. The contract period is scheduled from 1 June 2020 to 30 April 2022, and it is currently at the award stage, having been published on 21 May 2020, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 14 May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software support services, consultancy, and maintenance. Business growth can be fostered by competing for future contracts in sectors linked to defence technology and IT services, especially given the long contract duration, which provides a stable income potential. Companies that can demonstrate robust capabilities in delivering high-quality support and innovative solutions will likely find themselves well-positioned to bid successfully.

## Notice

Single source for the provision of Premier Support, maintenance and Consultancy Service for 23 months from 1 June 20 through to 30 April 2022. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Corsham: Software support services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4777aa50-8c57-451c-ac80-0551b1f2713f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,750,000 |
| 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, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM |
| 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

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 21 May 2020 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4777aa50-8c57-451c-ac80-0551b1f2713f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4777aa50-8c57-451c-ac80-0551b1f2713f
  21st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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