Tender

Microsoft CSP

AFFINITY WATER LIMITED

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21 Feb 2025 at 12:21

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 19:51

Summary of the contracting process

Affinity Water Limited is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Agreement. This procurement, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), involves delivering secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The process is currently in the tender stage, with tender documentation expected to be available on the InTend portal in early May 2025. Interested suppliers need to express their interest by 30 April 2025, after which pre-qualification and tender documents will be released. This engagement falls under a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, ensuring a selective procurement method with high-performance requirements over a contract period of 1080 days.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and cloud services. Companies capable of delivering high-performance and reliable Microsoft operational solutions are well-suited to compete. Given the substantial contract value of GBP 700,000, along with the specific requirement for scaleable cloud solutions, this tender is particularly advantageous for established IT firms with a strong track record in managing large-scale IT projects. Registering interest and engaging in the selective procurement process could position businesses effectively within the public sector IT service market.

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Notice Title

Microsoft CSP

Notice Description

Microsoft CSP agreement. Details to follow.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Microsoft CSP. Details to follow. Additional information: Suppliers should express their interest in this opportunity by sending an email to alison.winser@affinitywater.co.uk and registering on our e-procurement system, InTend. Details of how to register will be provided. Pre-qualification and tender documents will be available after the closing date of 30th April 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006680-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AFFINITY WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Alison Winser
Contact Email
alison.winser@affinitywater.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7776212173

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9EZ
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield Villages
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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