Planning

Prior information notice - End User Computing & Virtual Platforms

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Dec 2019 at 00:15

Planning

06 Dec 2019 at 00:09

Summary of the contracting process

Barts Health NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Virtual Platforms and End User Computing service, with a project title of "Prior information notice - End User Computing & Virtual Platforms." This initiative, classified under the CPV code for data-processing machines (hardware), aims to enhance its Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. Significant engagement is expected, with a key milestone being the engagement end date on 10th December 2019. A webinar on 11th December 2019 is scheduled to provide further insights into the opportunity, and the total estimated value of the contract is £10m.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, infrastructure transformation, and related technologies, particularly those experienced in providing virtual computing solutions and support services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can offer innovative approaches to enhancing end-user experiences in healthcare settings. The procurement will not only facilitate supplier engagement but may also lead to long-term partnerships with the Trust, contributing to the ongoing infrastructure transformation.

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Notice Title

Prior information notice - End User Computing & Virtual Platforms

Notice Description

Short description: The Trust is seeking a supplier to provide hosting, support and maintenance for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environment currently implemented across the Trust. The Trust would also like to explore the possibility of procuring a wider service wrap and provision to cover further elements of End User Computing and End User Devices, including gold image build, user administration and device provision & build. The intention is, through this contract, to iterate and modernise the Virtual Platforms and End User Computing solution and service wrap to further improve the end user experience, and better enable different ways of working across the Trust. Description of the procurement: The procurement of a Virtual Platforms and End User Computing service is part of a wider programme of Infrastructure Transformation across the Trust. Through this programme, the Trust has already awarded Cloud Hosting and Local Area Network & Network Management contracts in order to modernise and transform infrastructure provision. The Virtual Platforms and End User Computing supplier would be expected to work closely with both internal ICT teams and the wider Trust ICT supply chain in order to deliver real transformative change to End Users. Suppliers are invited to attend a webinar on 11th December 2019 at 3-4pm where further information regarding this procurement opportunity will be communicated. Post this webinar, interested suppliers will be invited to attend a market engagement session with the Trust in order to further inform the procurement approach. Note, webinar details can be requested through the contact details specified in this PIN. Should the Trust choose to hold an OJEU competition for this tender, a detailed contract notice shall be released in order to notify the market. The Trust reserves the right to ultimately not hold an OJEU competition for this tender should the Trust conclude that this would not be the most appropriate route to market. The Trust may choose to run a competition through a pre-existing framework agreement should this be considered the most appropriate route to market. The Trust shall have no liability for any costs, expenses, fees or charges (including third party costs) incurred by those expressing interest in and/or participating in market engagement for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89ca7966-eb75-4760-89aa-989d2e74b36f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b47b208-73e8-42a4-b75b-791eef4023fe
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

72212982 - Configuration management software development services

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2019Expired
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
BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALDGATE
Postcode
E1 8PR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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