Tender

Request for Information (RFI) - Microsoft 365 Transformation and Delivery Partner

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

10 Mar 2022 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by NI Water and its subsidiaries, seeking a Microsoft 365 Transformation and Delivery Partner through a Request for Information (RFI). This opportunity falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting and software development, and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period concluding on 24 March 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their written bids by this deadline to engage in the transition to Microsoft 365 from the existing O365 setup.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consultancy, software programming, and related computer services. With a balanced focus on quality and cost accounting for the evaluation criteria, companies that have expertise in delivering service transition projects for cloud-based solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with NI Water's transition to Microsoft 365 may lead to further projects and partnerships in the dynamic IT landscape.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Microsoft 365 Transformation and Delivery Partner

Notice Description

This RFI is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with Microsoft 365 Transformation and Delivery Partners who can deliver a Service Transition Team for the migration and implementation of Microsoft 365 (M365) for Northern Ireland Water. We are seeking to understand the market offering, and in particular, the financial investment required to migrate and implement M365 from our current O365 set-up. Please refer to the RfI document for further detail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This RFI is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with Microsoft 365 Transformation and Delivery Partners who can deliver a Service Transition Team for the migration and implementation of Microsoft 365 (M365) for Northern Ireland Water. We are seeking to understand the market offering, and in particular, the financial investment required to migrate and implement M365 from our current O365 set-up. Please refer to the RfI document for further detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032035
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006555-2022
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
Not specified
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72260000 - Software-related services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Contact Name
sourcingniwater.com
Contact Email
sourcing@niwater.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-032035-2022-03-10T10:54:02Z",
    "date": "2022-03-10T10:54:02Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-032035",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-032035",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0025",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Request for Information (RFI) - Microsoft 365 Transformation and Delivery Partner",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "This RFI is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with Microsoft 365 Transformation and Delivery Partners who can deliver a Service Transition Team for the migration and implementation of Microsoft 365 (M365) for Northern Ireland Water. We are seeking to understand the market offering, and in particular, the financial investment required to migrate and implement M365 from our current O365 set-up. Please refer to the RfI document for further detail.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 1,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "This RFI is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with Microsoft 365 Transformation and Delivery Partners who can deliver a Service Transition Team for the migration and implementation of Microsoft 365 (M365) for Northern Ireland Water. We are seeking to understand the market offering, and in particular, the financial investment required to migrate and implement M365 from our current O365 set-up. Please refer to the RfI document for further detail.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "50"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Cost",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "50"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "value": {
                    "amount": 1,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 30
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72200000",
                        "description": "Software programming and consultancy services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72210000",
                        "description": "Programming services of packaged software products"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72260000",
                        "description": "Software-related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72500000",
                        "description": "Computer-related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72600000",
                        "description": "Computer support and consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKN"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "written"
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-03-24T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2022-06-22T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-03-24T12:30:00Z"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2022-03-24T12:30:00Z"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-94",
            "name": "NI Water and its subsidiaries",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NI Water and its subsidiaries"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Westland House",
                "locality": "Belfast",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "BT14 6TE",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "sourcingniwater.com",
                "email": "sourcing@niwater.com",
                "url": "https://etendersni.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps",
                "buyerProfile": "https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CE_ACTIVITY",
                        "id": "WATER",
                        "description": "Water"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-2984",
            "name": "NI Water",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NI Water"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Belfast",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-94",
        "name": "NI Water and its subsidiaries"
    },
    "language": "en"
}