--- title: "Tender for Modern Workplace Microsoft 365 Strategy Implementation Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-028d59fb-451e-4125-b5a2-18b8dbfe295e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-028d59fb-451e-4125-b5a2-18b8dbfe295e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-028d59fb-451e-4125-b5a2-18b8dbfe295e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-028d59fb-451e-4125-b5a2-18b8dbfe295e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-12" --- # Tender for Modern Workplace Microsoft 365 Strategy Implementation Partner Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-028d59fb-451e-4125-b5a2-18b8dbfe295e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-028d59fb-451e-4125-b5a2-18b8dbfe295e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-028d59fb-451e-4125-b5a2-18b8dbfe295e.json) ## Summary The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a qualified provider to assist with the implementation of its Modern Workplace Microsoft 365 Strategy through an open tender process. The contract, amounting to £200,000, spans a potential duration of two years, starting from 1st October 2020, with possibilities for two twelve-month extensions. This project falls under the IT services category and aims to support approximately 6,500 users with Microsoft 365 applications. The tender submission deadline was 7th September 2020. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services, particularly those certified in Microsoft offerings. Companies with Silver or Gold partner status across various Microsoft competencies such as Cloud Productivity and Security would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the council is looking for a provider that can quickly mobilise and offer ongoing support, agile and experienced organisations in the Microsoft ecosystem may find this tender especially lucrative for business growth. ## Notice Full requirements and details of how to apply for this opportunity can be found on www.yortender.co.uk reference DN490343. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Provider (the Provider) to support the implementation of a Modern Workplace Strategy (the Service) based upon Microsoft 365. The provider should be certified to deliver the Microsoft FastTrack Ready Service and have Silver or Gold partner status in all of the following 10 areas: Cloud Productivity, Collaboration and Content, Communications, Enterprise Mobility Management, Messaging, Security, Windows and Devices, Data Analytics, Application Development, Cloud Platform, The Council have recently procured Microsoft 365 E3 licences for their estate of approximately 6500 users and will required the provider to support them in a range of activities in support of the implementation and roll out of the full suite of applications and features that this licencing covers. In the first phase of the programme the Service should deliver the initial build through to pilot user testing of the foundations of the Microsoft 365 environment. The Council are looking to mobilise this phase of the programme very quickly once the Provider has been selected. During subsequent phases of the programme the Service must support the Council in deployment. The degree of support required at each stage will be decided by the Council, working closely with the Provider as a trusted advisor. The proposed contract will be for an initial duration of two (2) years with a possible two (2) twelve (12) month extensions. The Council reserves the right to amend the scope of the support requirement for the extension period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70b6655-66d8-4992-8ff0-326fea1e21ec | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Oct 2020 | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 18 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £363,350 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RISUAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 12 Oct 2020 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70b6655-66d8-4992-8ff0-326fea1e21ec - 11 Aug 2020 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba75d719-935b-4ce8-998d-f2679e77d378 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70b6655-66d8-4992-8ff0-326fea1e21ec 12th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba75d719-935b-4ce8-998d-f2679e77d378 11th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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