--- title: "Consultancy Support for Sharepoint" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-981e67c5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-981e67c5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-981e67c5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-981e67c5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE LIMITED" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Consultancy Support for Sharepoint Buyer: THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-981e67c5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-981e67c5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-981e67c5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Francis Crick Institute Limited is inviting tenders for consultancy support for SharePoint, aimed at enhancing their electronic data management strategy. This procurement is classified under systems and technical consultancy services and is set in the services sector. The contract period will commence on 6th June 2016 and last until 5th June 2018, with a total budget cap of £160,000 over 24 months. The tender period will close on 18th May 2016, and the project is located in London, United Kingdom, using an open procurement method. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, custom software development, and SharePoint services. Companies that can provide expertise in SharePoint design, setup, configuration, and user training would be well-positioned to participate. As the Crick anticipates multiple development requirements over the contract duration, small and medium-sized enterprises that excel in agile delivery and client collaboration will find this an appealing prospect to support their growth and expand their client portfolio. ## Notice The Cricks' current strategy is to use Sharepoint to support the Crick's electronic data management requirements. In order to support Sharepoint adequately, IT&S will continue to make use of 3rd party skills. The brief below outlines the key deliverables to be achieved under this contract: * Design, setup and configure SharePoint site collection and team sites * Setup and configure libraries * Create custom list formats & layouts * Modify navigation items and layout changes depending on scope * Advise users on best practice setup and use * Complete any remedial work as a result of prototype reviews and acceptance testing * Modify the look and feel of SharePoint using supported web techniques * Modify the default SharePoint behaviour and look and feel using JavaScript/jQuery * Develop a high level design of any new sites requests for build and acceptance into production * Analyse and advise on new workflow requirements, managed through requirements gathering and Statement of Works (SoW) * Assist in migration of data from other existing document repositories to SharePoint * Conduct training for users and technical support teams, one to one and group/classroom lead sessions * Details of the configuration approach and methodology adopted. The Crick is looking for a relationship with a supplier to develop a consistent approach and methodology for Sharepoint development, and be able to tap into known resource as Sharepoint development projects are identified. The budget for this activity is capped at PS160,000 excluding VAT, over the next 24 months. The expectation is that there will be a number of Sharepoint development requirements over the next 24 months. The scope and value of these requirements has not fully been identified, but will not exceed PS160,000 ex VAT. Additional information: A reciprocal non disclosure agreement will be required between the Crick and each interested party prior to joining the procurement process. Once the non disclosure agreement is completed the interested party will need to register on the Crick's procurement portal (https://procurement.crick.ac.uk) to access the procurement documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d392fa62-edc6-4a3c-a551-f096454978d2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jun 2016 - 5 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2BE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72230000 - Custom software development services - 72250000 - System and support services - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d392fa62-edc6-4a3c-a551-f096454978d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d392fa62-edc6-4a3c-a551-f096454978d2 26th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.crick.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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