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title: "BCHC-20-0048 Cyber Security : 321 Back up Solution"
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# BCHC-20-0048 Cyber Security : 321 Back up Solution

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09c102a5-4f77-45a7-8751-bbd1225cc60a

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## Summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare is currently running a tender for the provision of a backup solution that adheres to NHS Digital 321 recommendations, titled "BCHC-20-0048 Cyber Security : 321 Back up Solution". This procurement falls under the category of Computer back-up services, with a financial envelope between £140,000 and £160,000, including VAT. The tender process is at the active stage, and bids must be submitted by 17:00 on 26th November 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 4th January 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2021. The delivery location is in Birmingham, particularly at the postal code B7 4BN, and the procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs with established relationships with technical partners such as Nutanix and HYCU, as these connections will need to be evidenced in the bids. Companies providing IT services, specifically in the realm of cybersecurity and backup solutions, would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only implement the necessary solution but will also provide third-line support for a period of three years, creating a long-term partnership with the healthcare sector.

## Notice

1.This procurement is for provision of a backup solution that meets NHS Digital 321 recommendations. The supplier will be responsible for the successful implementation of the solution by 31st March 2021 plus third line support for three years from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024 2.BCHC have been working with Nutanix and HYCU who have completed the design element to which the successful bidder will have the responsible of implementing and completing by 31st March 2021 3.The bidder must already have in place a successful working relationship with Nutanix and Hycu which will need to be evidenced as part of their response. 4.The financial envelope for this service is PS140-160,000 including VAT Further details and the submisison of bids by 17.00 hours on 26th November 2020 will only be accepted through our e-tendering portal : https://procontract.due-north.com/register

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/442f28b9-8723-49e3-9c32-3a50dc8aa107 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72910000 - Computer back-up services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 06:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/442f28b9-8723-49e3-9c32-3a50dc8aa107

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/442f28b9-8723-49e3-9c32-3a50dc8aa107
  23rd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
  Speciifcation & Response documents

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