--- title: "Cloud Strategy Assessment Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60885dab-843e-4c9e-9d3e-8cb652d5162d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60885dab-843e-4c9e-9d3e-8cb652d5162d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60885dab-843e-4c9e-9d3e-8cb652d5162d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60885dab-843e-4c9e-9d3e-8cb652d5162d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED" published: "2017-07-27" --- # Cloud Strategy Assessment Consultancy Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60885dab-843e-4c9e-9d3e-8cb652d5162d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60885dab-843e-4c9e-9d3e-8cb652d5162d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60885dab-843e-4c9e-9d3e-8cb652d5162d.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the "Cloud Strategy Assessment Consultancy" project initiated by Ordnance Survey Limited, located in Southampton, England. The tender, currently in its active planning stage, is classified under computer support and consultancy services (CPV Code: 72600000). The formal tender period is set to end on 28th July 2017, with the service commencement date required by 11th September 2017, and the contract running from 11th September to 11th December 2017. This open procedure invites suppliers to submit their bids, highlighting the need for them to possess extensive partnerships with major Cloud providers, specifically Amazon, Azure, and Oracle Cloud. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud consultancy and assessment services. Companies with established partnerships and expertise in collaborating with leading cloud solution providers will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the requirement for a thorough understanding of both existing and emerging cloud technologies, this is an excellent chance for organisations looking to expand their service portfolio and client base in an increasingly digital landscape. ## Notice OS is looking for a trusted, specialist advisor that has a breadth of experience working with existing and emerging Cloud providers and can demonstrate a viable and credible approach to assisting the organisation in selecting the best possible Cloud Strategy for achieving the business goals and objectives. The assessment and recommendation process will involve the supplier carrying out a thorough evaluation of the existing and emerging Cloud technologies and providers in the market place to produce the following outputs based on the OS business context, use cases and requirements: 1. A Cloud Strategy recommendation report including recommended technology/platform providers. 2. A defined Target Reference Architecture. 3. A defined set of recommended next steps. Mandatory requirements for the supplier profile: 1. The trusted specialist advisor must have existing partnerships with the following Cloud providers: 1. Amazon (minimum: Advanced partner) 2. Azure (minimum: Microsoft Gold partner) 3. Oracle Cloud 2. The specialist advisor must be able to commence the assignment no later than the 11th September 2017. If either of these parameters cannot be met then the supplier will NOT be qualified to submit a tender. Additional information: Participants should complete and return the Participant Response Document to formalise their response to this tender notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d979bdb0-4d14-452c-ba30-10ba8786ee26 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2017 - 11 Dec 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO16 0AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | | Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2017 at 07:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d979bdb0-4d14-452c-ba30-10ba8786ee26 - 24 Jul 2017 at 10:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d979bdb0-4d14-452c-ba30-10ba8786ee26 - 18 Jul 2017 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d979bdb0-4d14-452c-ba30-10ba8786ee26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d979bdb0-4d14-452c-ba30-10ba8786ee26 27th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/349993c8-f30f-4e7f-a5c6-3d73387e1b32 Ordnance Survey - Cloud Strategy Assessment Consultancy ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f61760e-a722-400f-9b9d-209620cd35e0 Cloud Consultancy Agreement TS0579.2017_draft July 20017 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6fc6d93-a774-4dc0-9b7e-502a8e4aae1e Participant Response Document - please complete and return - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13e54d65-ec8a-4e3d-91d8-f592fe049c36 Clarification questions, with OS response ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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