Planning

Strategic Microsoft Partner

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Planning

29 Jun 2022 at 12:14

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Ltd is planning a procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for IT services, specifically seeking a Strategic Microsoft Partner with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other related applications. This process consists of two lots, aiming to contract up to ten suppliers in total, with a maximum of five suppliers per lot over a proposed duration of up to 48 months. The initial term is set for two years, with potential renewals of one year each, at the discretion of the buyer. Interested suppliers are invited to submit an outline of their capabilities by completing the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire by 8th July 2022 at 17:00 via the e-sourcing portal. The anticipated tenders will follow in mid-July for the selection process.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with competencies in Microsoft technologies such as D365, Azure, SharePoint, and related infrastructure solutions. Companies with certified Microsoft Solutions Partner designations would be particularly well-suited to compete, as this ensures they meet the standards required by The Guinness Partnership. This collaboration could enhance business growth opportunities by tapping into the robust market for IT solutions within the public sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Microsoft Partner

Notice Description

The Guinness Partnerships (TGP) is running this procurement process to put in a Framework Agreement with a panel of Microsoft Dynamics Partners. The proposed Framework length is for a maximum of 48 months. The proposed number of Lots is 2 with a maximum of 5 suppliers on each Lots. We are seeking a Partner with core Microsoft skills and competencies, primarily D365, but also to cover other Microsoft applications and infrastructure including SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, DevOps, and the Azure platform. The Strategic Microsoft Partner will be required to bring experience within the sector, with the expectation that they are certified via the new Microsoft Solutions Partner designations (or can evidence the legacy capabilities that translate towards these), which provides Guinness with assurance that the Partner brings the appropriate level of performance, skilling, and customer success to the relationship At this stage, we are looking to hear from potential suppliers to provide us with an outline of their capabilities/experience with reference to our requirements by filling in the "Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire" and submit on 8th July 2022 by 17:00pm via our e-sourcing portal on Procontract.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Dynamics 365

The Guinness Partnership (TGP) is running this procurement process to put in a Framework Agreement in with a panel of CRM, Microsoft Partners to support in the ongoing of the project. TGP envisages a maximum of 2 Lots with a maximum of 5 suppliers per Lots. The proposed Framework will consist of 2 Lots, broadly following: Lot 1 - Dynamics 365 Lot 2 - Lot 2 - Azure Capabilities Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and The Guinness Partnerships sole discretion.

Renewal: The duration of the Framework Agreement Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and The Guinness Partnerships sole discretion.

Lot 2 - Azure Capabilities

The Guinness Partnership (TGP) is running this procurement process to put in a Framework Agreement in with a panel of CRM, Microsoft Partners to support in the ongoing of the project. TGP envisages a maximum of 2 Lots with a maximum of 5 suppliers per Lots. The proposed Framework will consist of 2 Lots, broadly following: Lot 1 - Dynamics 365 Lot 2 - Lot 2 - Azure Capabilities Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and The Guinness Partnerships sole discretion. The proposed Framework will consist of 2 Lots, broadly following: Lot 1 - Dynamics 365 Lot 2 - Lot 2 - Azure Capabilities TGP anticipates to publish the SQ mid July followed by the ITT around in August 2022. TGP will use their e-sourcing portal for this competition on which the procurement documents will be available once the opportunity is advertised and ready. Suppliers should ensure they are registered in advance which can be done using the following link: https://www.procontract.due-north.com.

Renewal: The duration of the Framework Agreement Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and The Guinness Partnerships sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034bfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017752-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
Ms Anna Begum
Contact Email
procurement@guinness.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3FG
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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