Planning

RFI - Request for Information - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

25 Nov 2016 at 13:42

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on a Request for Information (RFI) for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). This engagement is currently in the planning stage, with a milestone set for the engagement end date on 23rd February 2018. The initiative is aimed at establishing solutions that support up to 200 concurrent multi-user clinical desktop sessions, necessary for fast-paced clinical environments in Gateshead, England. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their communications through the NHS Sourcing Portal.

This RFI presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in software and information systems. Companies that can provide comprehensive, multi-layered approaches to end user computing services would be particularly well-suited to engage in this market exercise. Although this stage is not a direct invitation to tender, participating vendors can showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the strategy for future procurement needs of the Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Request for Information - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Notice Description

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking to carry out a preliminary market engagement exercise to establish solutions that are currently available in the market place for the provision of a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure solution comprising of all computer equipment, software, storage and implementation services necessary to support up to 200 concurrent multi-user clinical desktop sessions. Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust recognise that implementation of VDI in isolation will not provide a solution to the challenges faced in provisioning IT Services in fast-paced clinical environments and that a more comprehensive, multi-layered approach to presenting end user computing services is required. The Trust has identified key challenges that should be addressed and resolved through the implementation of a multi-layered approach to deliver end user computing. All communication shall be submitted via www.nhssourcing.co.uk - project_20512 - RFI - Request for Information - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) . Any Questions relating to the project will be via the online messaging facility provided on the NHS Sourcing Portal. The onus is on potential providers to review regularly all the information published on the Portal in relation to this project. Please note: This exercise is not part of any pre-qualification, selection process or bid evaluation. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for potential providers to supply information on their solution. This therefore does not represent a commitment from Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust to award a contract or an invite to tender to any provider that expresses an interest in this market engagement exercise. At this stage Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust are in the process of developing a strategy for procuring the aforementioned solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f79760e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b60451-d30b-4e1a-b677-4179bb0840f4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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