Planning

Windows 10 Version Upgrade Deployment Support Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

01 Apr 2022 at 12:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Windows 10 Version Upgrade Deployment Support Market Engagement" is being conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, England. This tender falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting and software development for computer upgrade services. Currently in the planning stage, the key date to note is the engagement end date, set for 26th April 2022, for suppliers to express interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. The Trust operates approximately 5,000 PCs and laptops that require upgrading, and seeks a deployment partner to ensure minimal disruption to clinical services during the transition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can provide rapid deployment support for software upgrades. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consulting, software development, and IT support would be well-suited to compete. The market engagement process encourages suppliers to contribute insights that can help refine the final specifications, thus fostering collaboration and ensuring that the needs of the Trust are met effectively. Interested parties are urged to participate in the online questionnaire via the Bravo Portal by the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Windows 10 Version Upgrade Deployment Support Market Engagement

Notice Description

*PLEASE NOTE* - The relevant Authority for this pre-market engagement exercise is: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking technical support to upgrade its Windows 10 PC estate to provide a stable working environment. The Trust has circa 5000 PC's/laptops which will be required to be updated as part of this process. Due to many ongoing projects the Trust is looking for a deployment partner to support this process with a rapid deployment minimising the impact on clinical services. Suppliers who are able to offer services relevant to this requirement are invited to express an interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. Further details on how to do this are contained within the additional information section of this notice. This exercise is intended to provide potential bidders with the opportunity to review the Authority's draft specification and to provide information regarding the services they can offer that could meet these outline requirements. This builds on the Authority's commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final specification and determine the appropriate route to market in a fair and transparent manner. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Bravo Portal by 13:00 on Tuesday 26th April 2022 Bravo reference of online form: pqq__28679 - BWC Windows 10 Version Upgrade Deployment Support - Market Engagement Direct link to response form: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/45125584017FE50D47C2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bda06278-771a-4a24-b85b-57257fe3c696
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c7fd238-8a41-458d-88e5-b1b491e4962e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Apr 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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