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Published 9 Oct 2025

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SharePointM365Data Architecture Consultancy

Authority: East Sussex County Council

Call-off from a framework agreement
CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (72000000)
Published contract value£1,200,000Exc. VAT
Contract ends 30 Sept 2028
Contract starts 1 Oct 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

East Sussex County Council has an ongoing requirement for a provider to supply specialist Information Technology consultancy services, which are critical to supporting the Council's wide-ranging and evolving digital and software development needs.

To meet these demands, the Council's IT & Digital Service requires continued access to a specialist service provider with the expertise to support Microsoft SharePoint and deliver a broader suite of IT consultancy services. These include, but are not limited to, the following key project areas:

  • Power BI / Microsoft Fabric - Business Intelligence solutions.
  • Power Platform - Low-code application development and automation.
  • Microsoft Purview - M365 Security, Governance and Compliance solutions.
  • SharePoint and Office365 Consultancy Service.

Additional service expectations include:

  • Provision of support via email or online ticketing systems to ensure efficient issue tracking and resolution.
  • Adherence to ISO/IEC 27001 standards to guarantee robust information security management practices.
  • Compliance with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) to ensure personnel meet appropriate security vetting requirements.

Published procurement details

Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Buyer reference
14237
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
Yes
Tender deadline
Procurement method
Selective
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
BN7 1UE

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Contract starts
    1 Oct 2025
  2. Award decision
    6 Oct 2025
  3. Notice published
    9 Oct 2025
  4. Contract ends
    30 Sept 2028

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • East Sussex County CouncilContracting authority ICT SERVICES, COUNTY HALL, LEWES, BN71SG, EnglandContact name, email, phone
    Identifier
    ESX · GB-LAE

Suppliers named on the notice

  • CHESS ICT LIMITEDSupplier Bridgford House, Heyes Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7JP
    Identifier
    04512773 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    Yes
    Business size
    SME

Official documents & specifications (1)

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Notices published for this procedure

Source record

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Notice language
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Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-454e3b98-fbbd-4c7b-a482-ef5f9525bc8f-2025-10-09T13:47:35+01:00
Published
9 Oct 2025
Latest update
9 Oct 2025
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-454e3b98-fbbd-4c7b-a482-ef5f9525bc8f
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-454e3b98-fbbd-4c7b-a482-ef5f9525bc8f-1