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Microsoft Partners Framework-IDG

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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06 Jan 2025 at 14:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is initiating the "Microsoft Partners Framework-IDG" procurement process to acquire IT consultancy services as part of its Digital Transformation Programme. This tender focuses on supporting Microsoft Designations and Specialisations initiatives. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is valued between £1.2M and £5M over an initial two-year period. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 31st January 2025. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals through the University of Warwick's In-Tend supplier portal. The location for this procurement is Coventry, United Kingdom (region UKG33).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for IT consultancy firms specialising in Microsoft technologies to partner with the University of Warwick. Businesses experienced in digital transformation, software optimisation, and IT management are particularly well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for multiple participants and includes potential extensions, providing sustained business prospects. Additionally, the electronic submission and auctioning processes highlight the importance of technological adeptness for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Partners Framework-IDG

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase the provision of IT Consultancy services to support a number of Microsoft Designations and Specializations initiatives as part of the University Of Warwick Digital Transformation programme. This will assist with the implementation, optimisation and management of Microsoft technologies. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a vo

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase the provision of IT Consultancy services to support a number of Microsoft Designations and Specializations initiatives as part of the University Of Warwick Digital Transformation programme. This will assist with the implementation, optimisation and management of Microsoft technologies. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Renewal: There will be contracted extension options included, on an annual basis, for up to an additional 2 years maximum (2 plus 1 plus 1). Extension offers will be made by the University of Warwick on a Designation basis reflecting on contract feedback, supplier capability, value for money and other considerations pertinent at the time. It is expected that tendered rates will be in place for the duration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000204-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
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
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Lili Shih
Contact Email
li-li.shih@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476150871

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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