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Procurement of Microsoft Industry Solutions Consultancy

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2023 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Procurement of Microsoft Industry Solutions Consultancy". This tender falls under the IT services category and aims to enhance the council's digital capabilities through investments in Microsoft technologies. The procurement method used was the limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £2,500,000, and it was signed on 14th March 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consultancy, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in Microsoft technologies and a track record of large-scale implementation could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award has been granted to Microsoft ISD, indicating a preference for suppliers familiar with the council's digital landscape and strategic direction.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Microsoft Industry Solutions Consultancy

Notice Description

Digital transformation is recognised as a core component of the overall transformation programme, providing the enabling technology for the majority of major changes required to reinforce our financial sustainability. The council is already invested in Microsoft technologies and further investment to their technology stack will: Reduce the number of contracts Give resilience through use of cloud compute Provide a recognisable skillset to aid future recruitments Provide reusable services across Business Units Position the council's digital capabilities at the forefront of transformation activity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital transformation is recognised as a core component of the overall transformation programme, providing the enabling technology for the majority of major changes required to reinforce our financial sustainability. The council is already invested in Microsoft technologies and further investment to their technology stack will: Reduce the number of contracts Give resilience through use of cloud compute Provide a recognisable skillset to aid future recruitments Provide reusable services across Business Units Position the council's digital capabilities at the forefront of transformation activity The contract produced for signature is equivalent to a GCloud contract. Microsoft are already suppliers of the council's productivity suite (through Office 365) and cloud compute presence through Azure. The Digital Strategy outlines an aspiration to consolidate suppliers making best use of large scale providers and their ability to offer many different elements of functionality under one contract. Microsoft also have substantial delivery capability via their Industry Solutions Division, who already work with multiple other local councils. The direct award is designed to take advantage of Microsoft's knowledge of their own software suite and large scale implementation capability.

Procurement Information

A search using appropriate keywords on the GCloud 13 CCS Framework only produced Microsoft as a potential supplier. Utilising Microsoft products fits to the strategic direction, and allows rationalisation of other products. The contract produced for signature is equivalent to a GCloud contract. Microsoft are already suppliers of the council's productivity suite (through Office 365) and cloud compute presence through Azure. The Digital Strategy outlines an aspiration to consolidate suppliers making best use of large scale providers and their ability to offer many different elements of functionality under one contract. Microsoft also have substantial delivery capability via their Industry Solutions Division, who already work with multiple other local councils. The direct award is designed to take advantage of Microsoft's knowledge of their own software suite and large scale implementation capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e3e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020971-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20232 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beth Taylor
Contact Email
bethantaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1226770770

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT ISD

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