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IT Support Services for support and develop of Microsoft Dynamics 365

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The Development Bank of Wales, based in Ferndale, is seeking IT Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics 365 through an open tender. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being signed on 28th November 2023. The support and development services for Dynamics 365 will create efficiencies in customer interactions and application processing for investment teams. The buying organisation aims to improve data capture and reduce response times, transitioning from on-premises to Software as a Service deployment.

This tender from the Development Bank of Wales offers opportunities for businesses experienced in IT services, consulting, and software development to compete for a contract focusing on support for Microsoft Dynamics 365. Businesses with expertise in delivering Microsoft Power Platform solutions and integrating third-party APIs are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract, awarded to Sa Global (Europe) Ltd, requires adherence to Microsoft Software Development Lifecycle, security best practices, and sustainable finance mechanisms to enhance the Welsh economy through technological advancements.

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Notice Title

IT Support Services for support and develop of Microsoft Dynamics 365

Notice Description

DBW is carrying out a procurement advertised in Find a Tender Service (FTS), via Sell2 Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure IT Support Services to support and develop Microsoft Dynamics 365 under the Standard T&C's.The Development Bank is looking for a strategic partner who can support and develop their Microsoft Dynamics 365 estate.Microsoft Dynamics CRM has been in use at the Development Bank since 2012 and is the core tool used by Investment teams to manage customer accounts, interactions and application processing, amongst other processes.A high level of knowledge and capability of the system exists within the organisation, with the majority of Microsoft Dynamics features being used. Approximately 240 licenses are utilised, comprising of a mixture of Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise and Dynamics 365 Customer Service Professional licenses.Initially installed as an on-premises deployment, Dynamics is now consumed wholly as a Software as a Service offering.The aim of the project is to create efficiencies in the application assessment process and reduce response times to customers by capturing data right first time at the point of entry by using customer online interactions and 3rd party API integrations to aid the application assessment process.The project is being delivered with the incumbent CRM supplier. Once complete the newly transformed Dynamics solutions will be handed over into business as usual with support and future development covered by this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-131596
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131596
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES
Contact Name
Leanne Millard, Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@developmentbank.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2920801715

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL1 37Y
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
Ferndale and Maerdy
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SA GLOBAL (EUROPE

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