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CON 1403 - Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services

THE OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND SKILLS (OFSTED)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2024 at 11:05

Tender

21 Feb 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is conducting a tender process entitled CON 1403 - Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services. This procurement falls under the IT services category and is at the tender stage. The contract involves providing support and development services for Microsoft applications. The contract is based in the United Kingdom, with an initial 4-year term and the option to extend for up to 2 years. Key dates include the closing of the tender on 27th March 2024.

This tender by Ofsted presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in IT services, consulting, and software development. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender suitable due to the nature of services required. Businesses with Microsoft accreditations are encouraged to participate. The ability to provide comprehensive support and periodic development for Microsoft applications is crucial. The contract value is stated as GBP 1,700,000, with the potential for further extensions. Suppliers interested in this tender should ensure compliance with the submission terms and be prepared for a 4-year engagement period, subject to further negotiation.

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Notice Title

CON 1403 - Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services

Notice Description

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is pleased to invite you to submit a formal tender submission to become our supplier for Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services. The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is pleased to invite you to submit a formal tender submission to become our supplier for Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services. The contract is for a comprehensive support and periodic development service for a range of Microsoft software-based applications. The contract will cover three Commercial elements;- *Commercial element 1 - Onboarding and readiness service. *Commercial element 2 - Comprehensive 3rd Line Tech support service to support our Microsoft software-based applications and services. *Commercial element 3 - Periodic Product Development for services specified by Ofsted across a range of Microsoft software-based applications and services. The opportunity is available to Potential Suppliers that have, as a minimum, the following Microsoft accreditations: Microsoft Solutions Partner designation: Business Applications Microsoft Solutions Partner designation: Modern Work Microsoft Solutions Specialization: Low code application development The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2). The option to extend the contract will be solely at Ofsted's discretion and will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance, government approval and the availability of funding. Potential Suppliers should not make any assumption that Ofsted will exercise its discretion to extend the contract for any specific period or at all. Please note, the advertised contract value is not a commitment of spend, but the maximum contract headroom available for the entire 6-year period (i.e. if all extensions options were activated) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2P56Z2FQMX

Options: The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2).

Renewal: The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043bd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021238-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,775,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£776,325 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20241 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
THE OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND SKILLS (OFSTED)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001231231

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI

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