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Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services

OFSTED

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08 Jul 2024 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services" has been completed. The buying organisation, OFSTED, located in Manchester, England, awarded the contract to CGI IT UK LIMITED. The contract involves IT services for consulting, software development, and support, with a total value of £776,325. The tender period ended on 27th March 2024, and the contract is set to start on 25th August 2024, lasting for an initial 4-year period with possible extension.

This tender by OFSTED presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector to provide support and development services for Microsoft software-based applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can potentially benefit from this procurement opportunity as the organisation has indicated their suitability. Businesses with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and internet services may find this contract well-suited for their capabilities and expansion plans.

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Notice Title

Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. The contract is for a comprehensive support and periodic development service for a range of Microsoft software-based applications. The contract will cover three Commercial elements;- *Commercial element 1 - Onboarding and readiness service. *Commercial element 2 - Comprehensive 3rd Line Tech support service to support our Microsoft software-based applications and services. *Commercial element 3 - Periodic Product Development for services specified by Ofsted across a range of Microsoft software-based applications and services. The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2). The option to extend the contract will be solely at Ofsted's discretion and will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance, government approval and the availability of funding. Potential Suppliers should not make any assumption that Ofsted will exercise its discretion to extend the contract for any specific period or at all.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f46dc01-e5a0-4be5-aade-236d93b5575b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d151e05f-2d5c-437e-b650-d05524c4fb86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£776,325 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£776,325 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7BR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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