Tender

Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Applications Migration Partner

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
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16 Nov 2020 at 15:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Portsmouth City Council (PCC) is currently seeking a consultative partner for the "Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Applications Migration Partner" project. This procurement falls within the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 17th December 2020. The contract, which will last for an initial term of three years with a potential two-year extension based on performance, is intended to facilitate the transformation of PCC's applications from an on-premise data centre to the Microsoft Azure platform. Relevant documentation can be accessed through the e-sourcing system Intend.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in systems consultancy, software programming, and technical consultancy. Companies that can provide strategic partnership capabilities in cloud technology and migration support may find this procurement especially relevant. The engagement with PCC represents a chance for growth through a direct working relationship with a local government that aims to enhance its technological infrastructure while maintaining commercial control. Interested businesses should prepare their submissions and may consult the attached documentation for further details on requirements and expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Applications Migration Partner

Notice Description

PCC wish to engage a consultative partner to support our Line of Business applications transformation from on premise datacentre to the Microsoft Azure platform. PCC wish to retain architectural, operational and commercial control of the solution and are not looking for a CSP model but require a true technology partner to assist in our transformation. PCC will retain a direct commercial relationship with Microsoft to provision all elements of the Azure infrastructure using our strategic technology partner resources to supplement our in-house project team to achieve the required business and technical outcomes for the programme. The initial contract term will be for 3 years with the possibility of extending by a further 2 years to a total term of 5 years in increments to be agreed subject to performance and agreement of all parties. Further details can be found in the documents attached. Please provide a quote exclusive of VAT. The relevant documentation, including terms and conditions are attached. The closing date for submission of your quote is shown above entitled - Date documents can be requested until If you have any questions regarding the quote, please use the Correspondence function on Intend. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Applications Migration Partner. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a72bfbf-b09b-4902-a968-fc2cdc3b0db0
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 28 Jan 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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