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title: "Discovery Stage - Microsoft Dynamics"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-18"
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# Discovery Stage - Microsoft Dynamics

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21e6d321-ee88-4373-9667-6e3abaabd254

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Somerset County Council as the buying organisation, focusing on the tender titled "Discovery Stage - Microsoft Dynamics". This falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method with a total value of £50,000. The contract period commenced on 28th January 2022 and concludes on 2nd May 2022. The tender process reached its end date on 21st January 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development, particularly those with experience in implementing Microsoft Dynamics solutions. Companies that possess the capability to support local government IT transformations or have a background in cloud-based services may find this procurement particularly relevant, enhancing their competitiveness in similar upcoming projects.

## Notice

Discovery Phase and output report concerning a potential move to Microsoft Dynamics across Somerset County Council and the proposed Unitary Authority. Awarded via call off via GCloud 12 contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be5dcee2-a1b8-4fec-9325-17623e2b87be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 2 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| 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 | ERNST AND YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be5dcee2-a1b8-4fec-9325-17623e2b87be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be5dcee2-a1b8-4fec-9325-17623e2b87be
  18th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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