--- title: "Request for Information (RFI): Migrating the Data Analytics Learning Laboratory (DALL) to Cloud Hosting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54f91197-3bb5-498c-936c-2cf0086f4b55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54f91197-3bb5-498c-936c-2cf0086f4b55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54f91197-3bb5-498c-936c-2cf0086f4b55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54f91197-3bb5-498c-936c-2cf0086f4b55.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY" published: "2017-11-17" --- # Request for Information (RFI): Migrating the Data Analytics Learning Laboratory (DALL) to Cloud Hosting Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54f91197-3bb5-498c-936c-2cf0086f4b55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54f91197-3bb5-498c-936c-2cf0086f4b55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54f91197-3bb5-498c-936c-2cf0086f4b55.json) ## Summary The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information (RFI): Migrating the Data Analytics Learning Laboratory (DALL) to Cloud Hosting". This procurement is focused on the information technology industry, specifically targeting cloud hosting solutions for the DALL, which processes a substantial £30 billion of health-related expenditure. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for this process is set for 23rd February 2018, with responses required by 1st December 2017. The main office of NHSBSA is located at Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. This RFI presents an excellent opportunity for IT and cloud service providers looking to expand their business within the health sector. Companies that specialise in cloud hosting, application service provision, and computer-related services are well-suited to engage in this tender, which aims to identify cloud solutions for a pivotal NHS function. Additionally, providers that can offer insights into the costs and benefits of transitioning from on-premise to cloud-based solutions will find valuable engagement avenues through this process. ## Notice The purpose of this notice is to inform the market operators of a Request for Information Exercise which the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is conducting in relation to the services described below. The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is a key part of the NHS and we are responsible for processing PS30bn of health and related expenditure across a diverse range of services. Since 2014 the NHSBA has operated a Data Analytics Learning Laboratory (DALL) for the NHSBSA and wider NHS customers. The DALL consists of: i. Database - Copy of production systems around the NHSBSA, external data sets and data sets controlled by Data Sharing Agreements (DSA). ii. Visualisation - Application dashboards presenting both Advanced analytics and Management Information to internal NHSBSA staff. iii. Reports - Providing reports to wider NHS/ Department of Health (DH)H for policy decisions. The DALL's existing technology is an on-premise, Oracle Exadata and Exalytics solution purchased in 2013, utilising Advanced Analytics and Data Mining. In order to meet current and emerging business requirements, the NHSBSA wish to explore the option to migrate the DALL from on-premise to Cloud. Therefore, through this Request for Information process we are seeking to understand the following: a. What cloud hosting solutions exist in the market place that could host the current DALL service comprising Oracle products - this is not restricted to Oracle Cloud only solutions; b. Help the NHSBSA gain insight into the supplier market; c. Indicative timescales to transition from the current on-premise solution to a cloud based one d. Indicative costs of transition and on-going running costs e. Benefits of cloud based solutions which may include monetary savings, increased functionality, improved interoperability etc. f. Inform any procurement strategy and to determine the route to market; g. Inform the scope of the future requirements; h. understand supplier side issues in delivering the product/solution; Additional information: This is not a call for competition. This Request for Information is one of the NHSBSA's preliminary market consultation activities, its purpose is to give the market a broad indication of its potential requirements and to receive feedback from the market on options which may inform its strategic direction, future requirements and procurement strategy. Interested parties are invited to participate in the RFI by registering on the NHSBSA eSourcing portal (this is only required once) https://nhsbsa.bravosolution.co.uk. The RFI documents are available via the Portal and RFI responses are required by the 1st December 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9b9380-4b7a-4720-b768-f0984d775be1 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE15 8NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Lemington | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services - 72416000 - Application service providers - 72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services - 72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72541100 - Memory expansion services - 72611000 - Technical computer support services - 72910000 - Computer back-up services ## Release History - 17 Nov 2017 at 11:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9b9380-4b7a-4720-b768-f0984d775be1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9b9380-4b7a-4720-b768-f0984d775be1 17th November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhsbsa.bravosolution.co.uk NHSBSA eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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