---
title: "Unified Enterprise Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609c4"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0609c4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0609c4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Unified Enterprise Support

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609c4

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC), located in Manchester, has completed its procurement process for the "Unified Enterprise Support" contract, awarded to Microsoft on 17th February 2026. This procurement is in the IT services category, covering consulting, software development, and support throughout the United Kingdom. The process was initiated as a tender and moved directly to award, involving no competition as it was below threshold. The contract, valued at £45,900, is active and spans from 12th February to 30th June 2026. Such arrangements are conducted under the legislative framework, specifically referring to the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering comprehensive support systems for Microsoft products. Large-scale IT service providers with expertise in consulting, software development, and proactive support services might find this market rewarding. While GMC opted for a direct procurement method in this instance, it signals potential future collaborations for firms prepared to provide strategic guidance and technical support across healthcare and public authority sectors. The involvement of a major industry player like Microsoft indicates the scale and sophistication expected in such contracts, benefitting enterprises seeking similar engagements in the future.

## Notice

Microsoft Unified Support is an enterprise support plan offering end-to-end assistance across all Microsoft products. It provides 24/7 technical support, unlimited problem resolution, proactive services, and strategic guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014226-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,900 |
| Contracts value | £45,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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

- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014226-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 11:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004740-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014226-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004740-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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