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title: "Email Modernisation Project - MS365 Consultancy"
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# Email Modernisation Project - MS365 Consultancy

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a74dc2b6-262d-4a61-b6e2-c040b24ca9ad

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking solutions through a consultancy contract titled "Email Modernisation Project - MS365 Consultancy," focusing on systems consultancy services. The contract, valued at £318,720, is now complete and was awarded to Transparity Solutions Limited following a selective procurement method that utilised a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from March 14, 2022, to March 13, 2023, with the tender period ending on March 8, 2022. Located in Manchester, England, this initiative addresses the university's email modernisation needs.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in email systems and modernisation projects. As educational institutions increasingly demand efficient communication solutions, businesses that can offer innovative consultancy and support services in this area will likely benefit from similar future contracts. The engagement in such projects can enhance service portfolios and establish long-term relationships with academic institutions.

## Notice

Ad hoc consultancy to support the University's Email Modernisation Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f246620-58e6-4e74-a2e6-1f457fe5a3ef |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 13 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £318,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £318,720 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSPARITY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f246620-58e6-4e74-a2e6-1f457fe5a3ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f246620-58e6-4e74-a2e6-1f457fe5a3ef
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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