--- title: "Strategic Microsoft Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034bfe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034bfe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034bfe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034bfe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD" published: "2022-06-29" --- # Strategic Microsoft Partner Buyer: THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034bfe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034bfe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034bfe.json) ## Summary The Guinness Partnership Ltd is planning a procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for IT services, specifically seeking a Strategic Microsoft Partner with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other related applications. This process consists of two lots, aiming to contract up to ten suppliers in total, with a maximum of five suppliers per lot over a proposed duration of up to 48 months. The initial term is set for two years, with potential renewals of one year each, at the discretion of the buyer. Interested suppliers are invited to submit an outline of their capabilities by completing the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire by 8th July 2022 at 17:00 via the e-sourcing portal. The anticipated tenders will follow in mid-July for the selection process. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with competencies in Microsoft technologies such as D365, Azure, SharePoint, and related infrastructure solutions. Companies with certified Microsoft Solutions Partner designations would be particularly well-suited to compete, as this ensures they meet the standards required by The Guinness Partnership. This collaboration could enhance business growth opportunities by tapping into the robust market for IT solutions within the public sector in the UK. ## Notice The Guinness Partnerships (TGP) is running this procurement process to put in a Framework Agreement with a panel of Microsoft Dynamics Partners. The proposed Framework length is for a maximum of 48 months. The proposed number of Lots is 2 with a maximum of 5 suppliers on each Lots. We are seeking a Partner with core Microsoft skills and competencies, primarily D365, but also to cover other Microsoft applications and infrastructure including SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, DevOps, and the Azure platform. The Strategic Microsoft Partner will be required to bring experience within the sector, with the expectation that they are certified via the new Microsoft Solutions Partner designations (or can evidence the legacy capabilities that translate towards these), which provides Guinness with assurance that the Partner brings the appropriate level of performance, skilling, and customer success to the relationship At this stage, we are looking to hear from potential suppliers to provide us with an outline of their capabilities/experience with reference to our requirements by filling in the "Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire" and submit on 8th July 2022 by 17:00pm via our e-sourcing portal on Procontract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Dynamics 365 The Guinness Partnership (TGP) is running this procurement process to put in a Framework Agreement in with a panel of CRM, Microsoft Partners to support in the ongoing of the project. TGP envisages a maximum of 2 Lots with a maximum of 5 suppliers per Lots. The proposed Framework will consist of 2 Lots, broadly following: Lot 1 - Dynamics 365 Lot 2 - Lot 2 - Azure Capabilities Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and The Guinness Partnerships sole discretion. Renewal: The duration of the Framework Agreement Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and The Guinness Partnerships sole discretion. Lot 2 - Azure Capabilities The Guinness Partnership (TGP) is running this procurement process to put in a Framework Agreement in with a panel of CRM, Microsoft Partners to support in the ongoing of the project. TGP envisages a maximum of 2 Lots with a maximum of 5 suppliers per Lots. The proposed Framework will consist of 2 Lots, broadly following: Lot 1 - Dynamics 365 Lot 2 - Lot 2 - Azure Capabilities Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and The Guinness Partnerships sole discretion. The proposed Framework will consist of 2 Lots, broadly following: Lot 1 - Dynamics 365 Lot 2 - Lot 2 - Azure Capabilities TGP anticipates to publish the SQ mid July followed by the ITT around in August 2022. TGP will use their e-sourcing portal for this competition on which the procurement documents will be available once the opportunity is advertised and ready. Suppliers should ensure they are registered in advance which can be done using the following link: https://www.procontract.due-north.com. Renewal: The duration of the Framework Agreement Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and The Guinness Partnerships sole discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017752-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jun 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 3FG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Regent's Park | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Jun 2022 at 12:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017752-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.guinnesspartnership.com/ - https://www.procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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