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PHE - Corporate - ICT - The provision of SHIELD Epidemiology Database Services

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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03 Oct 2019 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE), an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care, which has completed a tender for the provision of the SHIELD Epidemiology Database Services. This contract, classified under computer support services, is based in London, UK, and was awarded to OFC PLC on 28 October 2019, with a contract period lasting until 31 March 2021. The procurement method used for this process was an Other - VEAT Notice, and suppliers were invited to register on an e-tendering portal until the deadline of 26 October 2018.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in high-performance computing and support services, particularly those with expertise in Red Hat Linux and Open Source technologies. Companies that provide advanced computing solutions and technical support are well-suited to compete in this environment, especially those focused on offering innovative cloud infrastructure services. Engaging in contracts of this nature can help businesses expand their capabilities and client base within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

PHE - Corporate - ICT - The provision of SHIELD Epidemiology Database Services

Notice Description

Public Health England, an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social and Social Care (DH) (hereafter referred to as "Public Health England" or "PHE" also referred to as the "Contracting Authority" or the "Authority" or the "Employer") is in agreement with OFC PLC to consolidate the existing High Performance Computing arrays in different locations in PHE's estates into one support agreement co-termed for 31/03/2021 based on Red Hat Linux and Open Source technologies. OCF appear to be the UK's only Red Hat certified Premier Business Partner for Cloud Infrastructure. In addition to supplying the Red Hat support subscriptions renewals, PHE is requires a Red Hat specialist to partner us that has the experience to offer expert front-line support services across PHE's complex multi-vendor High Performance and Research Computing environment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad4b68a9-fed2-4d43-854c-b55a45d6e779
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfbf61-4248-4f82-a31a-e188815c6516
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - VEAT Notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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