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title: "DFID 8050 Office 365 - Implementation Partner - Contract Award"
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# DFID 8050 Office 365 - Implementation Partner - Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53cb05fd-5e2b-4ecd-b8ec-a1e94c6e5fb4

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) has awarded a contract titled "DFID 8050 Office 365 - Implementation Partner" for the implementation of Office 365 services. This contract falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and was finalised on 30th January 2018, with a contract period running until 30th January 2019. The value of the contract is approximately £1,982,302.35, and it was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process was completed with the contract award notice published on 5th April 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in digital transformation and change management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the DFID's process is designed to support a diverse range of suppliers. The successful supplier, Hewlett-Packard Limited (HPE), will need to utilise a wide network of expert consultants and resources, making it a prime opportunity for related businesses to establish or expand partnerships in this evolving market.

## Notice

The Supplier shall: With the support of the DFID change project lead, develop a Change Strategy and Plan. It is intended that the strategy will address the agreed scope of the project. The roadmap will document development and delivery activities aimed at supporting adoption and exploitation of the new capabilities provided by the Office 365 programme. The Change strategy shall contain the following sections: Vision and Strategy; Stakeholder alignment; Communications strategy; Project Integration - the draft change plan and timeline; Skills and competencies (unless specific requirements emerge in the meetings this section will only focus on new ways of working) Organisation and process - People aspects that will need organisational and/or HR actions; Behaviours and Culture.- Jointly with the DFID change project lead, develop the organisation structure and roles and responsibilities for the change team (to be included in the Change Strategy deliverable). This will include: Reviewing existing Customer capability - Existing capability that can support the change activities; Existing services and solutions that may need to be modified / changed. Develop the RASIC for the change team and all points of governance and communication Documenting governance processes for the change function. Provide a briefing to the Business Change Executive Sponsor and key stakeholders on the Change strategy and roadmap in support of the review and approval. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the DFID Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the DFID Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961405c4-145a-4b5b-9045-cec27177d737 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2018 - 30 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,982,302 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,982,302 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEWLETT-PACKARD LIMITED ("HPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2018 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961405c4-145a-4b5b-9045-cec27177d737

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961405c4-145a-4b5b-9045-cec27177d737
  5th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3603869-077b-4f40-828c-6e7853e085e5
  DFID 8050 Contract Award All Sections

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development

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