Tender

Microsoft Partner

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is seeking to partner with a qualified Microsoft Solutions Partner for a significant digital modernisation initiative aimed at establishing a stable and secure technology environment. This tender, titled "Microsoft Partner," falls under the category of Information Systems and Technology Strategic Review Services and utilises an open procurement method. It is based in Peterborough, UK, with submissions due by 10th July 2026. Notably, the procurement is in the tender stage, with the award expected by 21st July 2026. The project, which is designed for sub-central government, will commence on 31st July 2026, and may extend beyond its initial one-year contract period with two potential six-month renewals.

This tender present opportunities for businesses specialising in IT strategic review services, particularly those with expertise in Master Data Management and CRM within the Microsoft ecosystem. Firms with experience in non-profit and education sectors stand to benefit significantly by maximising Microsoft funding streams. The opportunity is well-suited for Microsoft Solutions Partners able to demonstrate both technical expertise and competitive pricing. Interested businesses should note the emphasis on quality and social value in the award criteria, providing a balanced opportunity for those combining technical prowess with value-driven pricing strategies.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Partner

Notice Description

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is undertaking a major digital modernisation programme to establish a stable, secure, and unified technology landscape. This opportunity is for a qualified Microsoft Solutions Partner (formerly Gold Partner) with specialised expertise in Master Data Management and CRM to lead discovery, configuration, and implementation, whilst maximising available Microsoft funding streams for non-profit and education sectors. The premarket engagement was carried out with Microsoft support to identify suppliers with the technical expertise to support, only those suppliers will be invited to the tender. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Peterborough:-Information-systems-or-technology-strategic-review-services./PJV66C64C2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PJV66C64C2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055390-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE7 8HP
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Hargate and Hempsted
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

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