Tender

Microsoft Project Online Implementation and Configuration Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2016 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking qualified firms for the tender titled "Microsoft Project Online Implementation and Configuration Services". This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically within consulting and software development. Located in Glenfield, England, this tender is currently in the active stage of the open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 16th December 2016, with the contract anticipated to commence on 27th January 2017 and last until 26th January 2018. The budget for the project is set between £35,000 and £50,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software implementation, particularly those experienced with Microsoft Project Online and Office 365 products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to bid, leveraging this opportunity to expand their operations and demonstrate their capabilities in managing significant projects for government entities. Engaging with this contract could further enhance their experience and portfolio in delivering high-stake IT solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Project Online Implementation and Configuration Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to engage a suitably qualified and experienced firm to implement and configure their Microsoft Project Online (Office 365) environment. Leicestershire County Council's Transformation Unit manages a portfolio of approximately 40 strategically important projects at any one time. The Unit consists of project managers, senior project managers, a portfolio management office (PMO- consisting of project officers, a governance officer and a portfolio support officer), business partners, business analysts, business change consultants and a programme design manager. In order to plan projects, the Transformation Unit currently uses Microsoft Project 2010 and a suite of excel and word based templates and reports. Going forward, the team will be using Microsoft Project Online and Microsoft Project 2016 client to tie in with LCC's strategic investment in Microsoft's Office 365 products, establish best practice in using the industry standard tool, and exploit the significant existing expertise in the use of Microsoft Project. Please note the licences and hosting is outside the scope of this procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1a448ee-b6a3-434e-9795-6c44f8345b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522c740e-d650-4b9c-ae3f-0758c95e6483
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2017 - 26 Jan 2018 6-12 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENFIELD
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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