Tender

RFQ for Provision of a Microsoft Consultant

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Oct 2018 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is currently seeking quotations for consultancy services in relation to Microsoft products, specifically through the "RFQ for Provision of a Microsoft Consultant" tender. This procurement falls under the IT services sector, classified as CPV code 72000000, and is taking place in Widnes, North West England. The tender period is open until 9th November 2018, and the total value of the contract is £5,000. The consultancy aims to deliver a comprehensive report encompassing various purchasing options, cost assessments, and strategic product considerations related to Microsoft software solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development. Firms with expertise in Microsoft products and licensing, as well as those capable of providing strategic advice on cost optimisations and product models, will find this procurement particularly suited for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their capabilities to meet the specified requirements and potentially securing beneficial contracts with the local authority.

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Notice Title

RFQ for Provision of a Microsoft Consultant

Notice Description

Halton Borough Councils are seeking quotes from appropriately qualified and experienced suppliers, whom have access to up to date Microsoft pricing (and other vendor) to provide a consultancy service, with an outcome of a detailed report. The proposed outcome Must include but not be limited to:- - All of the purchasing options open to the Council (PSN Framework, Select, EA, SCE, etc.) - Indicative Capital and Revenue costs for MS Products so that the Council can formulate a clear set of software solutions to deliver strategic aims - Advice in respect of Virtualisation Licensing costs - Advice regarding the optimal Enterprise Agreement Model - The report MUST detail; o Licensing options and indicative costs o Long term strategic product options and considerations to make financial savings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37254baf-39b2-414f-a4b3-c8605dad3a85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9801aad0-d27a-4c82-b1dd-31f92db45145
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7EA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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