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title: "Microsoft 365 Development Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e9cc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2025-03-05"
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# Microsoft 365 Development Partner

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e9cc

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is seeking a Microsoft 365 Development Partner to support new internal projects. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with key dates including the end of the tender period on 2 May 2025, the end of the enquiry period on 25 April 2025, and the award period concluding on 1 June 2025. The planned contract period is from 1 June 2025 to 30 May 2029. The contract is valued at approximately £400,000 to £480,000 and is open to SMEs. The procurement location is the UK, and the process will be conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced with Microsoft's Power Apps and Power Automate Flows. The project involves the development of varied solutions and consultancy support for cloud infrastructure, making it an excellent growth opportunity for capable IT firms. Businesses that can offer bespoke software development, IT consulting, and robust cloud solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their portfolio and fostering long-term partnerships with a significant public authority.

## Notice

We are looking to procure a Microsoft 365 Development Partner to support with the development of new internal projects. Previous examples of work include: - Development of multiple solutions utilising Power Apps and Power Automate Flows - Consultancy to support development of internally developed solutions - Consultancy to support cloud environment infrastructure configuration

### Planning Information

We have conducted a Request for Information (RFI) to help understand the status of the market. This will help inform the procurement exercise for requirements and the best route to market available.
For any suppliers interested in engaging, please find details of the exercise here: 
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008053-2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008054-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| 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

- 5 Mar 2025 at 13:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008054-2025
- 5 Mar 2025 at 13:41 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008053-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008054-2025
  5th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008053-2025
  5th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-92
  Please return all documents to John.Bradford@northumbria.police.uk

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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