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The Provision of a Microsoft Service Delivery Partner for Welsh Government

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has completed the award stage of their procurement process for "The Provision of a Microsoft Service Delivery Partner for Welsh Government." This contract focuses on providing IT services specifically geared towards Microsoft service delivery, classified under the industry category of consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract location is primarily in Wales, with Avanade being awarded the tender. The contract was signed on 30th May 2025, marking the transition from the tender to the award phase for this project. The contract entails crucial services for the maintenance and optimisation of the Hwb Microsoft 365 tenant, which serves educational institutions across Wales.

This procurement opportunity creates significant growth potential for businesses involved in IT services, especially those that specialise in managed services and Microsoft technologies. Companies engaged in consulting, software development, and IT support are particularly well-placed to compete in similar tenders. The contract highlights the demand for expertise in managing large-scale IT environments with an emphasis on digital learning tools, offering a pathway for businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their reach within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Microsoft Service Delivery Partner for Welsh Government

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded for a service partner that will provide a managed service for the Welsh Government Microsoft tenant, which provides educational tools and services to schools across Wales. This initiative ensures that all learners have access to the same tools, promoting equity in education. The integration of Microsoft services within the Hwb Programme exemplifies the commitment to enhance digital learning and ensure all learners have the necessary support to succeed. The service partner will manage the maintenance and configuration of the Hwb Microsoft 365 (M365) tenant with a focus on maintaining, securing, and optimising the environment for all users, as well as improving the resilience and responsiveness of the support service available to local authorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-151720
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151720
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20258 months 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
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Jones
Contact Email
jonesma@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443866560

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVANADE

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