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Database Managed Service and Ad-Hoc Support

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jan 2019 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Database Managed Service and Ad-Hoc Support." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on database services as classified by the CPV code 72320000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 10 December 2018. The awarded contract is effective from 1 February 2019 to 31 January 2022, with a total contract value of £135,000, although the award amount stands at £60,000 for specific services outlined in various lots. The relevant delivery location is Stafford, England, with a minimum value of £45,000 for the services provided.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in database management, support, and migration services, notably those experienced with Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, especially those with expertise in providing flexible support solutions and cloud migrations. The successful bidder, Pro-DBA Ltd, illustrates the type of supplier that can succeed in this environment, indicating that similar businesses may find positive prospects in this sector, especially for auxiliary support roles across database environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Database Managed Service and Ad-Hoc Support

Notice Description

SCC have a range of databases in operation where over time the skills to adequately support them have diminished. SCC was seeking a contract that would allow the ICT team to provide a flexible arrangement to support these databases from regular monitoring and patching, ad-hoc support, annual upgrades, transformation work between database solutions and experience in migrating databases to the cloud. Lot 1 - Pro-active monitoring of our Oracle Database environment. Including regular patching and database refreshes to enable application upgrades. Experience of migrating Oracle databases to Azure IaaS or converting to Microsoft SQL database. Lot 2 - Microsoft SQL database support to provide cover for in-house staff in situations of absence or increase resources to meet a project timeframe. Lot 3 - Microsoft CRM 2011 database support to provide cover for in-house staff in situations of absence or increase resources to meet a project timeframe. *Lot 4 - Oracle Spatial database support to complete upgrades and provide ad-hoc expertise. *Lot 5 - Microsoft Access database expertise to solve business owners' issues and knowledge of converting these databases to Microsoft SQL or converting them in to Microsoft Power Apps. *NOTE: Lot 4 and Lot 5 were not awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65a084d6-068e-4572-b14c-249ee2089b20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cdc766b-a77b-4523-b7e3-f223c2eae5ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRO-DBA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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