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Provision of Microsoft Azure Training for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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06 Jan 2020 at 17:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has completed the public procurement process for the provision of Microsoft Azure Training services. The contract focused on training NHS staff to utilise Microsoft's Azure platform and includes two specific courses: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate. The procurement, classified under the services category with the CPV code 48931000, was conducted under an open procedure. The tender period ended on 8th November 2019, with the contract period commencing on 9th November 2019 and concluding on 20th December 2019. The services are to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those with expertise in IT and cloud services. Companies that can offer specialist training in Microsoft Azure would be particularly competitive, as well as those that have a track record of delivering effective training programmes within the public sector. The awarded contract, valued at £29,000, was granted to Firebrand Training, indicating a promising avenue for suppliers that can meet the NHS's training needs and leverage similar public sector opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Azure Training for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Notice Description

The NHS has worked closely with Microsoft and is adopting Microsoft's Azure platform. In order to get the benefits of Azure, staff need to be trained. Early adopters in the NHS have helped identify two courses of great benefit to existing data management staff. Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50fea01-d45b-447c-aa99-0b9418e1f3fa
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

72212931 - Training software development services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2019 - 20 Dec 2019 30 days
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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBRAND TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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