--- title: "Provision of DC South Essex Project for AGEM" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17a83d17-f03d-490b-87b6-9027c83daee6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17a83d17-f03d-490b-87b6-9027c83daee6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17a83d17-f03d-490b-87b6-9027c83daee6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17a83d17-f03d-490b-87b6-9027c83daee6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-05-23" --- # Provision of DC South Essex Project for AGEM Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17a83d17-f03d-490b-87b6-9027c83daee6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17a83d17-f03d-490b-87b6-9027c83daee6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17a83d17-f03d-490b-87b6-9027c83daee6.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit seeking tenders for the "Provision of DC South Essex Project." This initiative falls under the project management consultancy services category. The primary locations for the project are in Essex, with some activities requiring travel to Derby and Swindon. Currently, the procurement stage is active and the tender is open until 31 May 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 4 June 2018 and conclude by 4 December 2018. This is an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to participate in the bidding process, which has been published on the eSourcing portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in project management consultancy services and IT solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in setting up data centre facilities or related services would find this tender particularly relevant. The project also invites suppliers who are adept at navigating public sector frameworks and can demonstrate their capability to deliver on complex projects, thus encouraging them to explore this lucrative opportunity to further grow their business. ## Notice Requirement: Support Arden & GEM CSU to build out a new datacentre facility. Locations: Mainly based in Essex with regular trips to Derby and occasional visits to the datacentre facility in Swindon. Additional information: HOW TO APPLY: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once). Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the user-name/password and Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are ITTs open to any registered supplier) . Click on correct tender to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT/ Details' box Please note that whilst within this advert we have included the RFP including the Service Specification and evaluation criteria you must respond via the Bravo e-procurement portal www.ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef20de7e-00f6-430e-9c9a-417e2a242b59 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2018 - 4 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 23 May 2018 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef20de7e-00f6-430e-9c9a-417e2a242b59 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef20de7e-00f6-430e-9c9a-417e2a242b59 23rd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79e568b9-a90e-45f5-b181-ba589b4566c9 ITT_989 RFP 533 DC South Essex Project - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/425a7b71-e7c2-41ea-ab88-dd7bb1e30771 ITT_989 RFP 533 DC South Essex Project Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5409af2-0f09-4753-9317-6258f45ef5bf ITT_989 RFP 533 DC South Essex Project Job specifications - SOW v2 ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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