---
title: "Microsoft Unified Support (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Microsoft Unified Support (2026)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646ed

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority in the UK, has entered into a tender process titled "Microsoft Unified Support (2026)" located in Exeter. The tender is within the services industry category and was initiated through a direct award method due to intellectual property and exclusive rights, with Microsoft Limited as the only suitable supplier. The process has reached the contract amendment stage following the initial award on 16th February 2026, with a contract starting date of 25th February 2026 and an end date set for 24th February 2027. An amendment was made on 10th June 2026 to include additional support services, with the contract’s initial value being £278,908.39, increased to a gross amount of £343,132.39.

The procurement offers significant business growth opportunities in the tech support sector, especially for large enterprises that provide or complement similar support services as Microsoft. With the demand for specialised IT support and maintenance, organisations with expertise in repair and maintenance of personal computers and associated services could explore subcontracting opportunities or collaborative ventures. This tender focuses on maintaining high-level IT infrastructure, presenting possibilities for businesses capable of delivering ancillary services robust enough to handle the demands of government operations.

## Notice

Renewal of unified support with Microsoft for a period of one year.

### Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights. Microsoft only provider able to supply as OEM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055560-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,423 |
| Contracts value | £518,366 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROSOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 09:33 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055560-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 12:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013800-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009973-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055560-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013800-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009973-2026
  4th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/about/?msockid=3a4757f9f8b263bd2daa467cfcb26582

## Provenance

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