--- title: "Provision of a Multi-disciplinary Professional Resource Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032085" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032085" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032085.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032085.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES" published: "2022-03-10" --- # Provision of a Multi-disciplinary Professional Resource Solution Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032085 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032085) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032085.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Direct Rail Services, focused on the "Provision of a Multi-disciplinary Professional Resource Solution". This project falls under the industry category of services, specifically systems consultancy, and is located in Carlisle, UK. The tender is currently in the active stage and is planned with a submission deadline of 11th April 2022. The overall value of the contract is estimated at £5,000,000, and it has been initiated via an open procedure that allows multiple suppliers to participate across three distinct lots with a maximum of three lots awarded per supplier. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT transformation and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Companies that can provide skilled personnel, including project managers, consultants, and ICT specialists, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for the various lots within this tender. With the emphasis on obtaining a Microsoft Certified Partner and subject matter experts, businesses focusing on software and hardware consultancy, as well as recruitment services within the ICT sector, should consider submitting bids to join this transformative programme. ## Notice DRS have an internal ICT team that support the business to the best of their capacity. However, the business is moving through a significant transformation programme of work and require additional capability and capacity. This scope of work can be split into three Lots in the following way: Lot 1 - A Microsoft Certified Partner Lot 2 - A multi-supplier lot to provide additional Subject Matter expert support on our ICT transformation work. Lot 3 - A single supplier who are capable of delivering differing ICT specialist resource to the DRS business. ### Lot Information A Microsoft Certified Partner Lot 1 DRS require a Microsoft partner to work with us throughout our increasing utilisation of Microsoft products. The successful supplier will be a Microsoft Certified Partner. The key expected activities will be: * To provide a multitude of support including; * Subject matter experts on M365 applications; * Planning and Costings for cloud hosting; * Security compliance help; * Best practice for each solution; * Help with licences needed for solutions (outside our e5 agreement) Subject Matter Experts The second lot is a multi-supplier lot to provide additional Subject Matter expert support on our ICT transformation work. We intend to draw upon the expertise of the supply chain to support the delivery of a number of key projects over the coming four years, We envisage the requirement of the following expert resource types to support these requirements: - Project Manager - Senior Project Manager - Programme Manager - Senior Programme Manager - Portfolio Manager - Junior Consultant - Consultant - Senior Consultant - Principal Consultant - Managing Consultant - Partner - Senior ICT Support ICT Specialist Recruitment This lot will provide a single supplier who are capable of delivering differing ICT specialist resource to the DRS business. The successful supplier will be able to provide expert ICT resource in the following ways: * Agency Supplied Worker (Temporary) * Fixed Term Contract * Permanent Staff ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006635-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA6 4SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 72246000 - Systems consultancy services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2022 at 21:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006635-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.justice.gov.uk - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15619&B=SELLAFIELD - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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