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title: "Microsoft Unified Support"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA"
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# Microsoft Unified Support

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dced6dc0-7c71-4a15-b7cc-918113e44e26

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has awarded a service contract for "Microsoft Unified Support" to Microsoft Ltd., marking the completion of this procurement process. This contract, procured via a direct award call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework Lot 2, focuses on software-related services under the CPV classification 72260000. The contract spans from 22 June 2026 to 31 May 2027, with a total value of £137,028.75. Despite the wide geographical coverage listed, including the UK and various international territories, the procurement stage is now in the award phase, having been formally published on 22 June 2026. The process highlights the use of the 'Other' procurement method rather than traditional competitive tendering.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in software services and support, particularly those capable of engaging in direct awards through established frameworks like G-Cloud 14. Businesses with a large operational capacity and those experienced in delivering high-quality IT support services across diverse geographic locations, including the UK and beyond, are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Leveraging such opportunities could lead to growth through expanded government contracts and increased market presence. While this particular contract was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, recognising and preparing for similar opportunities may enable businesses to engage with and benefit from public sector procurement processes.

## Notice

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) has awarded a Service Contract to Microsoft Ltd. The contract was procured via a direct award call - off from the G-Cloud 14 framework Lot 2. The contract was established for 12 months and commenced on 1 June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7062ec6-7d3d-40f2-bc01-5701a220882c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,028 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,028 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| 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

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7062ec6-7d3d-40f2-bc01-5701a220882c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7062ec6-7d3d-40f2-bc01-5701a220882c
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1045321608
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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