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15 Jun 2026 at 07:49

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11 Jun 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) seeks a qualified Microsoft Partner to enhance its digital infrastructure, focusing on a stable, secure, and unified technological framework. This tender, titled "Microsoft Partner," falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting information systems or technology strategic review services. Based in Peterborough, UK, the contracting process is at the tender update stage as of 15th June 2026. Businesses have until 10th July 2026 at 12:00 PM BST to submit tenders, with the award period ending on 21st July 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging a competitive process among eligible vendors.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses with specialised expertise in Master Data Management and CRM, particularly for those certified as Microsoft Solutions Partners. By engaging with this project, businesses can leverage available Microsoft funding streams, especially targeting the non-profit and education sectors. The CITB's initiative provides an excellent platform for technology firms with the capability to support complex digital transformation projects, thus enhancing their portfolio and industry standing. Suppliers with the technical acumen to configure and implement advanced systems are well-positioned to meet the tender's selection criteria and compete effectively.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055966-2026
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
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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