---
title: "Microsoft Enterprise Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b38f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-15"
---

# Microsoft Enterprise Support Services

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b38f

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), located in London, has concluded a procurement process for "Microsoft Enterprise Support Services," with a specific focus on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. This contract was directly awarded to Microsoft Ltd, based in Reading, as part of the procurement method leveraging a direct award strategy. Scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2029, this contract aims at ensuring operational resilience for the FCA. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the standstill period set to end on 25th June 2026. The procurement process is governed by the legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54, highlighting compliance with public contracting standards.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers, especially those capable of offering comprehensive support services. Firms specialising in large-scale IT solutions, proactive workshop offerings, and technical expertise are well-positioned to engage. While Microsoft Ltd has been directly awarded this contract due to their capability to provide dedicated resources and extensive technical expertise, smaller businesses could potentially enter as subcontractors, offering niche services that complement Microsoft's solutions. The contract's emphasis on proactive risk management and operational continuity aligns with broader trends in outsourced IT service provision, making it a fertile ground for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in public sector IT contracts.

## Notice

Support for all Microsoft services including proactive workshops.

### Procurement Information

Microsoft is able to supply dedicated resource and technical expertise at scale, allowing for risks and issues to be addressed and resolved far quicker than alternative solutions. The end-to-end coverage of the estate means the business enjoys greater operational resilience as well as having a direct escalation point to help resolve issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056352-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,310,828 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| 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

- 15 Jun 2026 at 16:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056352-2026
- 11 Jun 2026 at 17:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055470-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056352-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055470-2026
  11th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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