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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | Northern Ireland Assembly Commission |
| Main Category: | — |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | The justification for direct award is as below: The assessment confirms that a direct award under section 41 and Schedule 5, paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 is legally permissible. Schedule 5, paragraph 5 permits a direct award where only one supplier can supply the goods, services or works required due to intellectual property or other exclusive rights. Schedule 5, paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 allows for the award of a contract without competition when: The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract— (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
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Microsoft Unified Support 2026-2029
Microsoft Unified Support 2026-2029
Microsoft Unified Support 2026-2029
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| Award status: | Active |
The current support arrangement with Microsoft is approaching expiry and continued access to Microsoft Unified Support is required to maintain operational resilience, support cyber security capability and ensure continuity of support for the Assembly Commission’s Microsoft technology stack. Therefore, a new contract arrangement is required to ensure uninterrupted service provision.
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Book a free consultation →| Release Date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06b5ec |
| Notice Reference: | 061127-2026 |