Published date: 21 October 2022

Last edited date: 25 October 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 November 2022, 11am

Contract summary

Industry

  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

MERTVL001-DN637137-48668256

Published date

21 October 2022

Closing date

14 November 2022

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

5 January 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

LCRCA are looking to engage with a cloud migration technology partner with experience working with major Cloud Service Providers to: -
1. Perform a Cloud Readiness Assessment.
2. Identify any gaps with the current operating model (Skills/Roles/Processes).
3. Design the target architecture and identify a suitable Cloud Service Provider.
4. Design and cost the connectivity and integration of remaining 'on premise' applications in a hybrid environment.
5. Provide recommendations on availability, security, backup & resilience.
6. Evidence & quantify carbon footprint reduction.
7. Provide a business case for the transition to the recommended Cloud Service Provider including financial forecasting and return on investment projections.
8. Produce a project activity timeline demonstrating the ability to meet the project completion deadlines outlined in the 'Project Timescale' section above.
9. Produce a resource plan outlining the LCRCA resource requirements and skill sets needed to complete the commission.
10. Advise on the exit strategy and costs to prevent long term supplier 'lock in'.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Cloud Migration Readiness Assessment

  • Opportunity
  • Published 21 October 2022

Additional text

Full tender details can be located via The Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement Team

Address

1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
United Kingdom

Email

tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

Website

http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk