Scope
Reference
2075
Description
Renewal of unified support with Microsoft for a period of one year.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £232,423.66 excluding VAT
- £278,908.39 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates
- 25 February 2026 to 24 February 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights. Microsoft only provider able to supply as OEM.
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £232,423.66 excluding VAT
- £278,908.39 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates
- 25 February 2026 to 24 February 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Microsoft only provider able to supply as OEM.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights. Microsoft only provider able to supply as OEM.
Supplier
MICROSOFT LIMITED
- Companies House: 01624297
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYN-4242-JRRY
Microsoft Campus
Reading
RG6 1WG
United Kingdom
Email: ukcdp@microsoft.com
Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/about/?msockid=3a4757f9f8b263bd2daa467cfcb26582
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government