Planning

Request for Information (RFI): Migrating the Data Analytics Learning Laboratory (DALL) to Cloud Hosting

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

17 Nov 2017 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information (RFI): Migrating the Data Analytics Learning Laboratory (DALL) to Cloud Hosting". This procurement is focused on the information technology industry, specifically targeting cloud hosting solutions for the DALL, which processes a substantial £30 billion of health-related expenditure. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for this process is set for 23rd February 2018, with responses required by 1st December 2017. The main office of NHSBSA is located at Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England.

This RFI presents an excellent opportunity for IT and cloud service providers looking to expand their business within the health sector. Companies that specialise in cloud hosting, application service provision, and computer-related services are well-suited to engage in this tender, which aims to identify cloud solutions for a pivotal NHS function. Additionally, providers that can offer insights into the costs and benefits of transitioning from on-premise to cloud-based solutions will find valuable engagement avenues through this process.

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Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI): Migrating the Data Analytics Learning Laboratory (DALL) to Cloud Hosting

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to inform the market operators of a Request for Information Exercise which the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is conducting in relation to the services described below. The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is a key part of the NHS and we are responsible for processing PS30bn of health and related expenditure across a diverse range of services. Since 2014 the NHSBA has operated a Data Analytics Learning Laboratory (DALL) for the NHSBSA and wider NHS customers. The DALL consists of: i. Database - Copy of production systems around the NHSBSA, external data sets and data sets controlled by Data Sharing Agreements (DSA). ii. Visualisation - Application dashboards presenting both Advanced analytics and Management Information to internal NHSBSA staff. iii. Reports - Providing reports to wider NHS/ Department of Health (DH)H for policy decisions. The DALL's existing technology is an on-premise, Oracle Exadata and Exalytics solution purchased in 2013, utilising Advanced Analytics and Data Mining. In order to meet current and emerging business requirements, the NHSBSA wish to explore the option to migrate the DALL from on-premise to Cloud. Therefore, through this Request for Information process we are seeking to understand the following: a. What cloud hosting solutions exist in the market place that could host the current DALL service comprising Oracle products - this is not restricted to Oracle Cloud only solutions; b. Help the NHSBSA gain insight into the supplier market; c. Indicative timescales to transition from the current on-premise solution to a cloud based one d. Indicative costs of transition and on-going running costs e. Benefits of cloud based solutions which may include monetary savings, increased functionality, improved interoperability etc. f. Inform any procurement strategy and to determine the route to market; g. Inform the scope of the future requirements; h. understand supplier side issues in delivering the product/solution; Additional information: This is not a call for competition. This Request for Information is one of the NHSBSA's preliminary market consultation activities, its purpose is to give the market a broad indication of its potential requirements and to receive feedback from the market on options which may inform its strategic direction, future requirements and procurement strategy. Interested parties are invited to participate in the RFI by registering on the NHSBSA eSourcing portal (this is only required once) https://nhsbsa.bravosolution.co.uk. The RFI documents are available via the Portal and RFI responses are required by the 1st December 2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54f91197-3bb5-498c-936c-2cf0086f4b55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9b9380-4b7a-4720-b768-f0984d775be1
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

72416000 - Application service providers

72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72541100 - Memory expansion services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20178 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
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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