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SQL Server Monitoring

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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18 Mar 2021 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a tender process for the procurement of perpetual licences for SQL Server monitoring software, valued at £50,000. This project, which is classified under IT services, focuses on monitoring 40 SQL server instances crucial for hospital operations, including Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration as well as e-Health Records. The contract period commenced on 22 March 2021 and is set to conclude on 3 May 2024. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with the tender having closed on 11 March 2021.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those that offer software development and consulting tailored to healthcare systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in SQL server monitoring and database management are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The rigorous monitoring and management of hospital databases reflect the increasing demand for robust IT solutions in the health sector, making this a promising area for qualified suppliers to explore.

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Notice Title

SQL Server Monitoring

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority requires perpetual licences for an SQL server monitoring software tool to monitor 40 SQL server instances hosted on a virtual server environment held on premises. These server instances include Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) and e-Health Records. In order to manage business critical systems such as these effectively it is essential that we properly monitor and respond to issues in the databases that underpin these and other critical hospital systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d38b49dc-3b7c-4080-958a-a775c4b86182
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d760bc-9ac3-4601-882c-4c877a15c740
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,262 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2021 - 3 May 2024 3-4 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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