Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Warwick
University House , Kirby Corner Road,
Coventry
CV4 7AL
Contact
Lili Shih
Telephone
+44 2476150871
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG33 - Coventry
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Microsoft Partners Framework-IDG
Reference number
CH-12-24-Microsoft partners-IDG-KD_GE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase the provision of IT Consultancy services to support a number of Microsoft Designations and Specializations initiatives as part of the University Of Warwick Digital Transformation programme. This will assist with the implementation, optimisation and management of Microsoft technologies. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a vo
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG33 - Coventry
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase the provision of IT Consultancy services to support a number of Microsoft Designations and Specializations initiatives as part of the University Of Warwick Digital Transformation programme. This will assist with the implementation, optimisation and management of Microsoft technologies. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There will be contracted extension options included, on an annual basis, for up to an additional 2 years maximum (2 plus 1 plus 1). Extension offers will be made by the University of Warwick on a Designation basis reflecting on contract feedback, supplier capability, value for money and other considerations pertinent at the time. It is expected that tendered rates will be in place for the duration
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 5
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
NA
four.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/Home
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The indicative anticipated value(s) of this tender over the initial 2-year duration is estimated as £1.2M to £5M (Net). (Please note figures provided are for background information only, and represent no commitment of future business, owing to the dependency on future projects & secured funding, and will vary year on year due to project prioritisation and subject to funding.)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Warwick
University House , Kirby Corner Road,
Coventry
CV4 8UW
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
As stated in the procurement documents