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title: "Microsoft Azure Rapid Response Support"
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# Microsoft Azure Rapid Response Support

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef07868d-3e0a-41b3-9a9a-36bfdcc1171c

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for the 'Microsoft Azure Rapid Response Support' service. The award stage of this contract was finalised on 25th September 2025, with the contract to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2028. This contract was awarded through a call-off from the Procurement Services Framework Agreement Y23065, under the IT services category, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method employed was selective, aligning with the need for specialised service providers.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those that provide consulting, software development, and support services related to Microsoft Azure. Large enterprises or those with experience in framework agreements might find such contracts attractive due to the defined procurement structure and the potential for long-term partnerships. While this specific contract has been awarded to Phoenix Software International, Inc., similar opportunities in the sector could offer substantial avenues for business growth and expansion within the UK, primarily in England.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Procurement Services Framework Agreement Y23065 This contract is for the provision of Azure Rapid Response Software Support Services for the period 1st October 2025 to 30 September 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4fad79-caf5-41fe-8eb1-9c13cdcfc4cf |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,240 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4fad79-caf5-41fe-8eb1-9c13cdcfc4cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4fad79-caf5-41fe-8eb1-9c13cdcfc4cf
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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