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title: "ID 3283845 DfE - Invest NI -Configuration of Microsoft 365 SharePoint as an Enterprise Content Management Solutions (ECM) Implementation Services, Add-ons and Support"
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# ID 3283845 DfE - Invest NI -Configuration of Microsoft 365 SharePoint as an Enterprise Content Management Solutions (ECM) Implementation Services, Add-ons and Support

Buyer: INVEST NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c894

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Invest NI, located in Belfast, UK, undertaking a tender for the configuration of Microsoft 365 SharePoint as an Enterprise Content Management Solution. This contract, designated ID 3283845, falls under the IT services industry category, with a total estimated value between £995,000 and £3,000,000 over an initial period of 42 months, which can be extended multiple times. The tender has completed its award phase, and the successful contract was signed on 21st December 2021, with an active status and a total value of £2,193,368.15.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and content management solutions, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in Microsoft 365 configurations. Companies that offer services for system design, installation, records management, and compliance with GDPR will find this opportunity particularly relevant. With the long duration of the contract and the specifications requiring ongoing support and maintenance, engaging in this procurement can lead to significant business growth and a lasting partnership with a public sector body.

## Notice

Invest NI require the configuration of their existing Microsoft 365 as a core Enterprise Content Management solution to replace its current EDRMS Meridio and other legacy shared drives. The Contractor will be responsible for: * Providing implementation services (design, supply, installation, implementation, migration, configuration and testing of the solution), add-ons (if applicable) and support that meet the requirements of Invest NI as detailed in this specification. * Configuration and implementation of records management processes and workflows. * Redesign of information architecture and security model. * Ensuring the solution implemented is efficient, secure and effective to get the best use of the implemented technology. * Ensuring data can be made accessible outside of UK and European Economic Area (EEA) in a secure manner in compliance with GDPR. * Provision of detailed documentation to Invest NI describing the configuration of the solution. * Providing industry expertise to Invest NI and keeping abreast of technology changes over the contract period. * The provision of admin and super user training to enable effective management and usage of the solution; and * The provision of maintenance and support for the solution throughout the life of the contract. Tenderers should refer to the document entitled "ID 3283845 -Schedule 1 - Specification Schedule" for full details of Invest NI's requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Invest NI require the configuration of their existing Microsoft 365 as a core Enterprise Content Management solution to replace its current EDRMS Meridio and other legacy shared drives. The Contractor will be responsible for: * Providing implementation services (design, supply, installation, implementation, migration, configuration and testing of the solution), add-ons (if applicable) and support that meet the requirements of Invest NI as detailed in this specification. * Configuration and implementation of records management processes and workflows. * Redesign of information architecture and security model. * Ensuring the solution implemented is efficient, secure and effective to get the best use of the implemented technology. * Ensuring data can be made accessible outside of UK and European Economic Area (EEA) in a secure manner in compliance with GDPR. * Provision of detailed documentation to Invest NI describing the configuration of the solution. * Providing industry expertise to Invest NI and keeping abreast of technology changes over the contract period. * The provision of admin and super user training to enable effective management and usage of the solution; and * The provision of maintenance and support for the solution throughout the life of the contract. Tenderers should refer to the document entitled "ID 3283845 -Schedule 1 - Specification Schedule" for full details of Invest NI's requirement. Additional information: The estimated value of this contract is in the range of PS995,000 to PS3,000,000 over the full 12 years 6 month period. Invest NI currently have in place business case approval for the initial contract period of 42 months.

Options: This contract will be for an initial period of 42 months . There will be an option to extend the contract for up to a further 4 periods as follows: 3 years + 3 years + 2 years + 1 year.

Renewal: This contract will potentially be due to be re-procured after the initial contract period or following any extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031962-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract will be for an initial period of 42 months. There will be an option to extend for 4 further periods as follows: 3 years + 3 years + 2 years + 1 year. This procurement will be due to be re procured after the initial contract period and or following the uptake of extension options. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £994,632 |
| Lots value | £994,632 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,193,368 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVEST NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7ES |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPANY NET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
- 48783000 - Content management software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services
- 72212783 - Content management software development services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031962-2021
- 15 Jul 2021 at 18:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016674-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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