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title: "Microsoft Unified Support"
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# Microsoft Unified Support

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1b56bce-e32d-48df-a87b-213c8bddc17a

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed the award stage of their procurement for "Microsoft Unified Support" in the IT services industry category (CPV: 72000000). The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, and the contract was awarded to Microsoft. This ongoing contract, valued at £499,996.48 GBP, began on 1 April 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31 March 2028. The procurement process, initiated on the tender date of 1 February 2025, is focused on services and is located in Taunton, TA1 4DY, England. The award was officially published on 24 February 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support and consulting services similar to Microsoft Unified Support. Large-scale enterprises with robust service delivery capabilities could find lucrative prospects in such contracts. Though this specific tender did not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the growing demand for specialised IT solutions in the public sector, paving the way for similar future opportunities that could align well with companies looking to enhance their portfolio in the public domain.

## Notice

Microsoft Unified Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9d6151-cde4-4a84-9cdd-b678561560c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,996 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9d6151-cde4-4a84-9cdd-b678561560c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9d6151-cde4-4a84-9cdd-b678561560c1
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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