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title: "SharePointM365Data Architecture Consultancy"
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# SharePointM365Data Architecture Consultancy

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-454e3b98-fbbd-4c7b-a482-ef5f9525bc8f

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has concluded a public procurement process for specialised IT consultancy services, focusing on Microsoft SharePoint and a gamut of related IT solutions. This tender, titled "SharePointM365Data Architecture Consultancy," falls under the IT services industry category (CPV: 72000000) and pertains to services to be delivered in Lewes, East Sussex. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with Chess ICT Limited successfully securing the contract, which runs from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The total contract value amounts to £1,200,000, covering a wide array of consultancy services and adhering to robust security and compliance standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the support for these business types mentioned in the procurement details. Businesses specialising in IT consultancy, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft solutions like Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and low-code application development, are well-suited to pursue such opportunities. The ongoing demand for digital transformation services by local government bodies highlights the potential for businesses adept in security, governance, and compliance solutions to broaden their portfolio and expand their market presence through such contracts.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council has an ongoing requirement for a provider to supply specialist Information Technology consultancy services, which are critical to supporting the Council's wide-ranging and evolving digital and software development needs. To meet these demands, the Council's IT & Digital Service requires continued access to a specialist service provider with the expertise to support Microsoft SharePoint and deliver a broader suite of IT consultancy services. These include, but are not limited to, the following key project areas: * Power BI / Microsoft Fabric - Business Intelligence solutions. * Power Platform - Low-code application development and automation. * Microsoft Purview - M365 Security, Governance and Compliance solutions. * SharePoint and Office365 Consultancy Service. Additional service expectations include: * Provision of support via email or online ticketing systems to ensure efficient issue tracking and resolution. * Adherence to ISO/IEC 27001 standards to guarantee robust information security management practices. * Compliance with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) to ensure personnel meet appropriate security vetting requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f95194d-0b0f-4436-aac4-fbec4c375d50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESS ICT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f95194d-0b0f-4436-aac4-fbec4c375d50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f95194d-0b0f-4436-aac4-fbec4c375d50
  9th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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