Scope
Reference
HEIW - MINI - H0786
Description
HEIW went to the market to engage a supplier who can provide flexible, on-demand support for delivering digital transformation initiatives using Microsoft 365 Power Platform products. This includes services such as development, configuration, and implementation of tools like Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Dataverse, and SharePoint. The contract enables HEIW's Digital team to access specialist resources as needed throughout the year to meet growing internal demands and drive process automation and efficiency across the organisation.
Contract 1. M365 POWER PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
Supplier
Contract value
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 July 2025 to 20 July 2026
- Possible extension to 20 July 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
This contract is structured as a 1-year agreement commencing 21/07/2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months (to 20/07/2027). The arrangement includes a fixed ceiling value, providing flexibility for HEIW to access specialist Microsoft 365 Power Platform expertise as required, while maintaining financial control and ensuring value for money through a demand-led approach.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
This has been a Mini competition under NHSSBS Intelligent Automation framework. Only single supplier submitted their bid, while EoIs were sent to all the eligible suppliers.
Supplier
Kainos Software Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJC-3739-RTLN
4-6 Upper Crescent
Belfast
BT71NT
United Kingdom
Email: presales@kainos.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. M365 POWER PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contracting authority
Health Education and Improvement Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNH-7564-JLCQ
Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Complete Procurement Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys