SharePointM365Data Architecture Consultancy

East Sussex County Council

Published: Oct 9, 2025

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to CHESS ICT LIMITED — £1,200,000

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (ICT & digital): SharePointM365Data Architectur. By East Sussex County Council. Awarded to CHESS ICT LIMITED (GBP 1.2M, Oct 2025).

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.2 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

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.. CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (72000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 9, 2025. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: 14237. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County Council has issued 275 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 203 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

CHESS ICT LIMITED was awarded the contract for £1,200,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 14237 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to CHESS ICT LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by East Sussex County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.