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SharePointM365Data Architecture Consultancy

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2025 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has concluded a public procurement process for specialised IT consultancy services, focusing on Microsoft SharePoint and a gamut of related IT solutions. This tender, titled "SharePointM365Data Architecture Consultancy," falls under the IT services industry category (CPV: 72000000) and pertains to services to be delivered in Lewes, East Sussex. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with Chess ICT Limited successfully securing the contract, which runs from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The total contract value amounts to £1,200,000, covering a wide array of consultancy services and adhering to robust security and compliance standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the support for these business types mentioned in the procurement details. Businesses specialising in IT consultancy, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft solutions like Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and low-code application development, are well-suited to pursue such opportunities. The ongoing demand for digital transformation services by local government bodies highlights the potential for businesses adept in security, governance, and compliance solutions to broaden their portfolio and expand their market presence through such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SharePointM365Data Architecture Consultancy

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council has an ongoing requirement for a provider to supply specialist Information Technology consultancy services, which are critical to supporting the Council's wide-ranging and evolving digital and software development needs. To meet these demands, the Council's IT & Digital Service requires continued access to a specialist service provider with the expertise to support Microsoft SharePoint and deliver a broader suite of IT consultancy services. These include, but are not limited to, the following key project areas: * Power BI / Microsoft Fabric - Business Intelligence solutions. * Power Platform - Low-code application development and automation. * Microsoft Purview - M365 Security, Governance and Compliance solutions. * SharePoint and Office365 Consultancy Service. Additional service expectations include: * Provision of support via email or online ticketing systems to ensure efficient issue tracking and resolution. * Adherence to ISO/IEC 27001 standards to guarantee robust information security management practices. * Compliance with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) to ensure personnel meet appropriate security vetting requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-454e3b98-fbbd-4c7b-a482-ef5f9525bc8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f95194d-0b0f-4436-aac4-fbec4c375d50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1SG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESS ICT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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