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Microsoft Implementation Partner

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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19 Apr 2021 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The contract awarded to Headforwards Solutions Ltd by Cornwall Council pertains to the implementation of Microsoft platform solutions, aimed at supporting the Digital Cornwall programme. This open tender, classified under IT services, has a total value of £10,000,000 and was signed on 1st April 2021. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, following a competitive bidding phase that attracted 14 bids, all submitted electronically. The services are to be delivered within the UKK3 region, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support related to the Microsoft platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft technologies, cloud solutions, and business intelligence applications. Companies engaged in software development, consulting, and systems integration would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract, especially those capable of providing innovative solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiencies. With ongoing support required for the Digital Cornwall initiative, potential suppliers should consider developing their capabilities to meet the growing demands of Cornwall Council in this area.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Implementation Partner

Notice Description

This contract is for a Microsoft Implementation Partner to support Cornwall Council in the development of Microsoft platform solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Digital Cornwall (DC) programme started the work to establish the Microsoft platform for collaboration, BI, Azure and Dynamics. These products provide Business Intelligence reporting, Cloud Hosting and a low code platform on which we can build capabilities to meet business need in relation to a Customer Experience Platform, business process efficiencies, automation, help desks and case management systems as well as self service solutions for the business. The implementation of this framework will develop and exploit the capabilities on the Microsoft Platform. The scale of demand means Cornwall Council will continue to require this supplier support to manage this work .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a79a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008233-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Rebecca Yorke
Contact Email
ryorke@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872326501

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEADFORWARDS SOLUTIONS

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