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title: "CON 1403 - Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043bd6"
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published: "2024-07-11"
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# CON 1403 - Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services

Buyer: THE OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND SKILLS (OFSTED)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043bd6

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is conducting a tender process entitled CON 1403 - Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services. This procurement falls under the IT services category and is at the tender stage. The contract involves providing support and development services for Microsoft applications. The contract is based in the United Kingdom, with an initial 4-year term and the option to extend for up to 2 years. Key dates include the closing of the tender on 27th March 2024.

This tender by Ofsted presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in IT services, consulting, and software development. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender suitable due to the nature of services required. Businesses with Microsoft accreditations are encouraged to participate. The ability to provide comprehensive support and periodic development for Microsoft applications is crucial. The contract value is stated as GBP 1,700,000, with the potential for further extensions. Suppliers interested in this tender should ensure compliance with the submission terms and be prepared for a 4-year engagement period, subject to further negotiation.

## Notice

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is pleased to invite you to submit a formal tender submission to become our supplier for Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services. The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is pleased to invite you to submit a formal tender submission to become our supplier for Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services. The contract is for a comprehensive support and periodic development service for a range of Microsoft software-based applications. The contract will cover three Commercial elements;- *Commercial element 1 - Onboarding and readiness service. *Commercial element 2 - Comprehensive 3rd Line Tech support service to support our Microsoft software-based applications and services. *Commercial element 3 - Periodic Product Development for services specified by Ofsted across a range of Microsoft software-based applications and services. The opportunity is available to Potential Suppliers that have, as a minimum, the following Microsoft accreditations: Microsoft Solutions Partner designation: Business Applications Microsoft Solutions Partner designation: Modern Work Microsoft Solutions Specialization: Low code application development The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2). The option to extend the contract will be solely at Ofsted's discretion and will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance, government approval and the availability of funding. Potential Suppliers should not make any assumption that Ofsted will exercise its discretion to extend the contract for any specific period or at all. Please note, the advertised contract value is not a commitment of spend, but the maximum contract headroom available for the entire 6-year period (i.e. if all extensions options were activated) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2P56Z2FQMX

Options: The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2).

Renewal: The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021238-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | £1,775,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £776,325 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND SKILLS (OFSTED) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI |

## 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
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021238-2024
- 21 Feb 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005677-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofsted.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=873809165
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2P56Z2FQMX
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./2P56Z2FQMX

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