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Strategic Microsoft Partner

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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29 Jun 2022 at 12:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Ltd is currently conducting a tender for a "Strategic Microsoft Partner" to establish a Framework Agreement over a maximum duration of 48 months. This procurement is classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, and is located in the UK. The tender is at the Planning stage, with submissions for a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire due by 8th July 2022, and the overall tender period concluding on 22nd August 2022. Interested parties can participate in this selective procurement process, which follows a restricted procedure format, allowing for a maximum of five suppliers per lot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in Microsoft technologies, particularly those experienced with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, D365, and associated applications such as SharePoint and Azure. Companies that are certified Microsoft Solutions Partners or demonstrate strong capabilities in related Microsoft technologies are well-positioned to compete. By engaging with The Guinness Partnership Ltd, suppliers can potentially join a panel of reputable providers and leverage the partnership to enhance their market profile while contributing to valuable community projects.

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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. TGP are looking to conduct a Market Testing for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner. 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". Suppliers are required to submit the Questionnaire by 8th July 2022 no later than 17:00pm via our e-sourcing portal Procontract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. TGP are looking to conduct a Market Testing for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner before commencing the procurement. 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. Suppliers are required to respond to the Market Testing by 8th July 2022 submitting the questionnaire via our e-sourcing portal Procontract.

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-034bff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017753-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 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

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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