Strategic Microsoft Partner

Tender 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. Lot 1: Lot 1 – Dynamics 365 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 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. Lot 2: Lot 2 – Azure Capabilities 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 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.