Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Guinness Partnership Ltd
30 Brock Street, Regents Place
London
NW1 3FG
Contact
Ms Anna Begum
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
31693R
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.guinnesspartnership.com/
Buyer's address
https://www.procontract.due-north.com
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Strategic Microsoft Partner
Reference number
DN619409
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 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Dynamics 365
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.14) 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Azure Capabilities
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.14) 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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 June 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes