---
title: "Unified Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069691"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069691.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-12"
---

# Unified Support

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069691

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Westmorland and Furness Council, centred on the "Unified Support" contract, has reached its completion stage. This contract pertains to the procurement of Microsoft Unified Support services, which aim to provide comprehensive support across all Microsoft products and services including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid solutions. As a public authority in the sub-central government sector, Westmorland and Furness Council has engaged this contract to benefit from proactive and reactive support enhancements. The contract, valued at £64,952, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2027. The procurement process utilised a below-threshold method, culminating in the award to Microsoft Limited, headquartered in Reading, with deliveries planned for the UKD1 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, especially those experienced in Microsoft products. Companies within the ICT sector, particularly those focusing on cloud solutions, enterprise support, and systems integration, can find valuable growth prospects through similar procurement engagements. Though the awarded contract was below the EU threshold, it underscores the potential for smaller enterprises to compete in providing niche, high-value technology services to public sector entities. Such procurements can foster partnerships and deepen expertise in delivering scalable and innovative technology solutions.

## Notice

Contract for Microsoft Unified Support a premium enterprise support designed to provide organisations with comprehensive, proactive and reactive support across all Microsoft products and services (cloud, on-premises and hybrid).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043415-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,952 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043415-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043415-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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