CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

The Provision of a Microsoft Service Delivery Partner for Welsh Government

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Description of the contract

A contract has been awarded for a service partner that will provide a managed service for the Welsh Government Microsoft tenant, which provides educational tools and services to schools across Wales. This initiative ensures that all learners have access to the same tools, promoting equity in education. The integration of Microsoft services within the Hwb Programme exemplifies the commitment to enhance digital learning and ensure all learners have the necessary support to succeed. The service partner will manage the maintenance and configuration of the Hwb Microsoft 365 (M365) tenant with a focus on maintaining, securing, and optimising the environment for all users, as well as improving the resilience and responsiveness of the support service available to local authorities.

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Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Estimated Total Value

3 Procedure

3.1

Type of Procedure

4 Award of Contract

4.1

Successful Bidders

4.1.1

Name and Address of successful supplier, contractor or service provider

5 Other Information

5.1

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

CCBC/PS2758/25/JT

5.2

Date of Contract Award

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Number of tenders received

1

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Other Information

In conjunction with the Welsh Government, the service partner will collaborate with local authorities to ensure Hwb delegated admins receive appropriate support and Microsoft training, tailored to Hwb’s configuration and settings, to maximise the enrolment and management practices of the M365 tenant.

Collaborative arrangements:

City & County of Swansea, Pembrokeshire County Council, WLGA, Wrexham County Borough Council, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Newport City Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, Monmouthshire County Council, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, WPC Supply Orgs, Denbighshire County Council, Carmarthenshire County Council, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Powys County Council, Cyngor Gwynedd Council, Isle of Anglesey County Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Bridgend County Borough Council, Flintshire County Council, Cardiff Council, Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council, Torfaen County Borough Council, Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales, ELWA, Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, Health Professions Wales, Social Care Wales, Royal Commission, Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales, Education Workforce Council, Sport Wales, Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales, The National Library of Wales, Estyn, Comisiynydd y Gymraeg, Wales Audit Office, Arts Council Of Wales, Development Bank of Wales, Dysg, Learning and Skills Development Agency Wales, Food Standards Agency Wales, Constructing Excellence in Wales, Literature Wales, Project Team Sell2Wales, Transport for Wales, Welsh Revenue Authority, Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales, National Procurement Service (Welsh Government), Qualifications Wales

(WA Ref:151720)

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice: