---
title: "Microsoft Unified Enterprise support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659f4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659f4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# Microsoft Unified Enterprise support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659f4

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## Summary

The University of Sussex, located in Falmer, Brighton, conducted a public procurement process for "Microsoft Unified Enterprise support" under the category of IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support. This contract was a framework call off, classified as a procurement falling outside the scope of the directive, utilising a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. As of 23 February 2026, the contract is in the award stage, with Microsoft Limited as the awarded supplier. The procurement aims to enhance support for the existing suite of Microsoft products, with services being delivered across the UK.

This procurement offers opportunities for IT service providers and technology consultancies specialising in software support and development to engage with the academic sector, providing tailored solutions and support services. Although the procurement method was limited and the contract awarded to Microsoft Limited, businesses in the sector can gain insights into future tenders, collaborate in consortiums, or become subcontractors to boost growth. Engaging with research institutions like the University of Sussex can offer strategic advantages for businesses looking to expand their customer base and expertise in educational technology services.

## Notice

Enhanced support of the existing support suite of Microsoft products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Enhanced support of the existing support suite of Microsoft products.

### Procurement Information

Framework Call off

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015993-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £323,313 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| 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

- 23 Feb 2026 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015993-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sussex.ac.uk

## Provenance

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