--- title: "M365 Security Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a35f020-bbb8-46f6-8ebe-a434f3d5cebd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a35f020-bbb8-46f6-8ebe-a434f3d5cebd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a35f020-bbb8-46f6-8ebe-a434f3d5cebd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a35f020-bbb8-46f6-8ebe-a434f3d5cebd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-06" --- # M365 Security Partner Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a35f020-bbb8-46f6-8ebe-a434f3d5cebd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a35f020-bbb8-46f6-8ebe-a434f3d5cebd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a35f020-bbb8-46f6-8ebe-a434f3d5cebd.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking a qualified IT Security Partner to deliver consultancy services for M365 E5, specifically aimed at establishing a robust security infrastructure for their new cloud-based systems. This tender, titled "M365 Security Partner", is classified under the industry category of security software development services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 5th November 2021. The contract, valued at up to £140,000, is expected to commence on 13th December 2021 and conclude by 6th June 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security, consultancy services, and cloud technologies. Companies with expertise in developing security software, systems consultancy, and information technology services are particularly well-suited to compete. The scoring criteria for this project will weigh quality at 60% and price at 40%, thus enabling SMEs with strong technical competencies and innovative solutions to effectively participate and potentially enhance their business growth through this contract. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council are seeking an IT Security Partner to provide consultancy services for M365 E5. The Council needs a fit for purpose viable security infrastructure to protect data in the new cloud-based infrastructures being provisioned. Full details are contained with the attached documents. o Invitation to Tender and Specification (ITT) o Supplier Requirements Questionnaire (SRQ) o Company Reference Questionnaire (CRQ) o Quality Assessment Questions and Pricing Instructions (QAQ) o Terms and conditions of contract o Open Procedure Tender Guidance o Supplier Guidance The contract is for 8 months with a cap of ?140,000. The project will be scored on a 60% quality, 40% price basis. The relevant documentation and terms and conditions are attached. Please ensure your quote is valid for 30 days, and is a quote exclusive of VAT. The closing date for submission of your quote is shown above entitled 'Date documents can be requested until' Please use the correspondence function within In-Tend for any questions Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - M365 Security Partner The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3c4bc8-6fb3-48c7-9b0f-26a3c82b1d5d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 6 Jun 2022 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212730 - Security software development services - 72212732 - Data security software development services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Oct 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3c4bc8-6fb3-48c7-9b0f-26a3c82b1d5d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3c4bc8-6fb3-48c7-9b0f-26a3c82b1d5d 6th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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