Tender

Database Managed Service and Adhoc Support

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Nov 2018 at 13:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Staffordshire County Council for the tender titled "Database Managed Service and Adhoc Support". This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on database services as classified under the CPV code 72320000. The tender is currently active and will conclude on 10 December 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 February 2019 and will run until 31 January 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a total estimated value of £135,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database management and IT support services. Companies offering flexible database solutions, particularly those experienced in Oracle and Microsoft SQL environments, would be well-equipped to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of providing proactive monitoring, upgrades, and migrations to cloud services, especially Azure, will find this tender aligns perfectly with their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit greatly from this opportunity to expand their service offerings in a competitive public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Database Managed Service and Adhoc Support

Notice Description

SCC have a range of databases in operation where over time the skills to adequately support them have diminished. SCC is seeking a contract that will allow the ICT team to provide a flexible arrangement to support these databases from regular monitoring and patching, adhoc support, annual upgrades, transformation work between database solutions and experience in migrating databases to the cloud. Lot 1 - Pro-active monitoring of our Oracle Database environment. Including regular patching and database refreshes to enable application upgrades. Experience of migrating Oracle databases to Azure IaaS or converting to Microsoft SQL database. Lot 2 - Microsoft SQL database support to provide cover for inhouse staff in situations of absence or increase resources to meet a project timeframe. Lot 3 - Microsoft CRM 2011 database support to provide cover for inhouse staff in situations of absence or increase resources to meet a project timeframe. Lot 4 - Oracle Spatial database support to complete upgrades and provide adhoc expertise. Lot 5 - Microsoft Access database expertise to solve business owners issues and knowledge of converting these databases to Microsoft SQL or converting them in to Microsoft Power Apps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2372a1-9b39-4885-98d9-c1c6060b5b04
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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