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Phase 2 - M365 Power Platform development and support

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES

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08 Jul 2025 at 09:21

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08 Jul 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales has awarded a contract for Phase 2 of the M365 Power Platform development and support, engaging Kainos Software Limited as the supplier. The contract addresses the need for digital transformation initiatives using Microsoft 365 Power Platform products, with services such as development, configuration, and implementation of tools like Power Apps and Power Automate. Located in Cardiff, the procurement is facilitated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. The process utilised a direct award method, finalised on 8 July 2025, and structured under Welsh devolved regulations. The primary category is services relating to computer support and consultancy, with a contract period starting on 21 July 2025, and an end planned for 20 July 2026, subject to extension until 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in Microsoft 365 tools. The contract ensures flexibility and demand-led access to specialist resources, offering financial control and growth potential for participating companies. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in digital transformation solutions would be well-suited to compete, especially those familiar with the dynamic and evolving technological landscape. Overall, the procurement encourages innovation and efficiency within organisations, enhancing the role of technology in streamlining operations.

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Notice Title

Phase 2 - M365 Power Platform development and support

Notice Description

HEIW went to the market to engage a supplier who can provide flexible, on-demand support for delivering digital transformation initiatives using Microsoft 365 Power Platform products. This includes services such as development, configuration, and implementation of tools like Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Dataverse, and SharePoint. The contract enables HEIW's Digital team to access specialist resources as needed throughout the year to meet growing internal demands and drive process automation and efficiency across the organisation.

Procurement Information

This has been a Mini competition under NHSSBS Intelligent Automation framework. Only single supplier submitted their bid, while EoIs were sent to all the eligible suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ad2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038114-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwssp_procurement_eenablement_support@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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