Tender

M365 Security Partner

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Oct 2021 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking a qualified IT Security Partner to deliver consultancy services for M365 E5, specifically aimed at establishing a robust security infrastructure for their new cloud-based systems. This tender, titled "M365 Security Partner", is classified under the industry category of security software development services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 5th November 2021. The contract, valued at up to £140,000, is expected to commence on 13th December 2021 and conclude by 6th June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security, consultancy services, and cloud technologies. Companies with expertise in developing security software, systems consultancy, and information technology services are particularly well-suited to compete. The scoring criteria for this project will weigh quality at 60% and price at 40%, thus enabling SMEs with strong technical competencies and innovative solutions to effectively participate and potentially enhance their business growth through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M365 Security Partner

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council are seeking an IT Security Partner to provide consultancy services for M365 E5. The Council needs a fit for purpose viable security infrastructure to protect data in the new cloud-based infrastructures being provisioned. Full details are contained with the attached documents. o Invitation to Tender and Specification (ITT) o Supplier Requirements Questionnaire (SRQ) o Company Reference Questionnaire (CRQ) o Quality Assessment Questions and Pricing Instructions (QAQ) o Terms and conditions of contract o Open Procedure Tender Guidance o Supplier Guidance The contract is for 8 months with a cap of ?140,000. The project will be scored on a 60% quality, 40% price basis. The relevant documentation and terms and conditions are attached. Please ensure your quote is valid for 30 days, and is a quote exclusive of VAT. The closing date for submission of your quote is shown above entitled 'Date documents can be requested until' Please use the correspondence function within In-Tend for any questions Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - M365 Security 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/1f3c4bc8-6fb3-48c7-9b0f-26a3c82b1d5d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

72212732 - Data security software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology 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
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 6 Jun 2022 1-6 months
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
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9268 8235

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

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