# Microsoft Premier Support

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department For Education.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department For Education](/buyers/department-for-education/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Microsoft Ltd](/suppliers/microsoft/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £506,393
- Tender value: £506,393
- Award date: 8 April 2016
- Published: 15 February 2017
- Contract start: 9 April 2016
- Contract end: 8 April 2017
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ddc2520f-4b84-4d97-9381-7d7669d8ec41-130591
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-263eadfd-873b-42d2-a1de-3b0651dc5022

## Description

Azure - Implement a service management framework surrounding Azure, plus ensure health of key subscriptions for critical services as DfE move further into the cloud\. Windows 10 - Deploy a robust build of Windows 10 that complies with CESG recommended platform and security guidelines\. BAU Systems - Ensure health of BAU systems \(i\.e\. Active Directory, SharePoint, SQL and ADFS\) are continually assessed and reviewed\. Knowledge Transfer - Work with Microsoft Premier Field Engineer experts for knowledge transfer and to instil industry leading ethos and best practices\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc2520f-4b84-4d97-9381-7d7669d8ec41-130591)