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Tender for Modern Workplace Microsoft 365 Strategy Implementation Partner

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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12 Oct 2020 at 09:00

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Tender

11 Aug 2020 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a qualified provider to assist with the implementation of its Modern Workplace Microsoft 365 Strategy through an open tender process. The contract, amounting to £200,000, spans a potential duration of two years, starting from 1st October 2020, with possibilities for two twelve-month extensions. This project falls under the IT services category and aims to support approximately 6,500 users with Microsoft 365 applications. The tender submission deadline was 7th September 2020.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services, particularly those certified in Microsoft offerings. Companies with Silver or Gold partner status across various Microsoft competencies such as Cloud Productivity and Security would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the council is looking for a provider that can quickly mobilise and offer ongoing support, agile and experienced organisations in the Microsoft ecosystem may find this tender especially lucrative for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Modern Workplace Microsoft 365 Strategy Implementation Partner

Notice Description

Full requirements and details of how to apply for this opportunity can be found on www.yortender.co.uk reference DN490343. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Provider (the Provider) to support the implementation of a Modern Workplace Strategy (the Service) based upon Microsoft 365. The provider should be certified to deliver the Microsoft FastTrack Ready Service and have Silver or Gold partner status in all of the following 10 areas: Cloud Productivity, Collaboration and Content, Communications, Enterprise Mobility Management, Messaging, Security, Windows and Devices, Data Analytics, Application Development, Cloud Platform, The Council have recently procured Microsoft 365 E3 licences for their estate of approximately 6500 users and will required the provider to support them in a range of activities in support of the implementation and roll out of the full suite of applications and features that this licencing covers. In the first phase of the programme the Service should deliver the initial build through to pilot user testing of the foundations of the Microsoft 365 environment. The Council are looking to mobilise this phase of the programme very quickly once the Provider has been selected. During subsequent phases of the programme the Service must support the Council in deployment. The degree of support required at each stage will be decided by the Council, working closely with the Provider as a trusted advisor. The proposed contract will be for an initial duration of two (2) years with a possible two (2) twelve (12) month extensions. The Council reserves the right to amend the scope of the support requirement for the extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-028d59fb-451e-4125-b5a2-18b8dbfe295e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70b6655-66d8-4992-8ff0-326fea1e21ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£363,350 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 18 Oct 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Catherine Mullins
Contact Email
catherine.mullins@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISUAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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