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Provision of Specialist Resources for Microsoft 365 and Cloud Services

DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES ("DHCW")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2022 at 13:35

Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) seeking a supplier for the "Provision of Specialist Resources for Microsoft 365 and Cloud Services," falling under the IT services industry category. This tender is currently in the active stage of an open procurement method with a total contract value of £6,500,000. The award date for this contract was on 2 February 2022, while the projected service delivery will take place across various sites in Wales. Businesses interested in this tender must ensure their resources hold the requisite Microsoft certifications, as specified in the evaluation criteria.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for IT service companies specialising in cloud solutions and Microsoft 365 implementations. Businesses with experience in digital transformation within the public sector, especially those familiar with NHS frameworks and capable of operating bilingually in Welsh and English, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The flexible delivery model of work-packages allows for adaptability and efficient resource management, which could be beneficial for smaller enterprises or those looking to establish a foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Resources for Microsoft 365 and Cloud Services

Notice Description

Following the tender exercise, Digital Health and Care Wales has appointed a supplier to provision specialist resources to meet the evolving requirements of DHCW in relation to the design and delivery of Wales-wide Microsoft 365 products, and the wider cloud transformation of DHCW national products and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As set out in section II.1.4 of the Contract Notice, the successful supplier will be required to support DHCW in delivering the following high-level requirements: 1. The continued development and support of the all Wales Microsoft 365 platform to meet best practice, including strengthening cyber security standards. 2. Utilising the Power Platform in the delivery of a set of national 'Apps' and automations to improve patient care and drive business efficiencies. 3. Support the establishment of a DHCW Office 365 Centre of Excellence ("CoE") for long-term sustainable support and development of the platform. Additional information: Work will be allocated to the successful supplier on a work-package by work-package basis which should enable the supplier and DHCW to manage delivery and resources effectively, thereby maximising the value from the contract.

Options: All requirements/developments will be undertaken via work package based approach and called off as and when required throughout the duration of the contract.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two (2) years, in annual increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ebc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003263-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2024, if the optional extensions are utilised and specialist resources are still required

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES ("DHCW")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.panes@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920502109

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9AD
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDCORTEX

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