--- title: "Strategic Microsoft Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034bff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034bff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034bff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034bff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD" published: "2022-06-29" --- # Strategic Microsoft Partner Buyer: THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034bff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034bff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034bff.json) ## Summary The Guinness Partnership Ltd is currently conducting a tender for a "Strategic Microsoft Partner" to establish a Framework Agreement over a maximum duration of 48 months. This procurement is classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, and is located in the UK. The tender is at the Planning stage, with submissions for a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire due by 8th July 2022, and the overall tender period concluding on 22nd August 2022. Interested parties can participate in this selective procurement process, which follows a restricted procedure format, allowing for a maximum of five suppliers per lot. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in Microsoft technologies, particularly those experienced with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, D365, and associated applications such as SharePoint and Azure. Companies that are certified Microsoft Solutions Partners or demonstrate strong capabilities in related Microsoft technologies are well-positioned to compete. By engaging with The Guinness Partnership Ltd, suppliers can potentially join a panel of reputable providers and leverage the partnership to enhance their market profile while contributing to valuable community projects. ## 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. TGP are looking to conduct a Market Testing for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner. 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". Suppliers are required to submit the Questionnaire by 8th July 2022 no later than 17:00pm via our e-sourcing portal Procontract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. TGP are looking to conduct a Market Testing for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner before commencing the procurement. 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. Suppliers are required to respond to the Market Testing by 8th July 2022 submitting the questionnaire via our e-sourcing portal Procontract. 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/017753-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017753-2022 ## 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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