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AT1275 - Strategic Microsoft Partner

LUTON COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for engaging a strategic Microsoft partner to modernise its data management and collaboration practices. The awarded contract, classified under software package and information systems, falls within the IT services industry category, specifically consulting and software development. The contract commenced on 6th May 2025 and will run until 5th May 2027, covering services across England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is award, with UBDS IT Consulting Ltd appointed as the supplier following a thorough tender process carried out by the council. The procurement method was categorised as "Other," indicating a bespoke approach suited to the project's demands.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers specialising in Microsoft's suite of software solutions. Companies adept at implementing modern data management and collaborative systems within local government structures are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract, valued at £46,174, highlights Luton Council's commitment to leveraging modern technology, offering an exciting platform for engagement with a forward-thinking local authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in similar opportunities, fostering innovation and expanding their footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1275 - Strategic Microsoft Partner

Notice Description

Luton Council started to explore options for the future of the on prem corporate file storage including document types, classification, retention and file structures. This led to looking more holistically at the M365 suite and a move to modern working practices for data management and collaboration across the business. Due to the scope of the work and potential impact to working practices Luton want to engage with a partner to explore this whilst learning from previous implementations in a local authority setting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4263b8e-18b0-40ac-b649-011ddc47dfc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be8076a-5010-4a7d-bdcb-5cc79df0b541
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,174 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,174 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 5 May 2027 1-2 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBDS IT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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