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title: "QU090 - MDSi Healthchecks Datacentre - AWARD"
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# QU090 - MDSi Healthchecks Datacentre - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b85dfc9-1ad4-40d2-92da-993b45fa542f

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the "QU090 - MDSi Healthchecks Datacentre" contract, aimed at providing critical data hosting services within the healthcare environment. This procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on data services, particularly database systems and management. The award has been completed as of December 21, 2017, and the contract period will commence on April 1, 2018, lasting for 12 months with potential extensions based on performance. Interested suppliers were required to submit their selection questionnaires by 12:00 on November 29, 2017, through the Birmingham City Council e-tendering platform, In-tend, which facilitates the procurement process concerning data management and support services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT services and data management sectors, particularly those experienced in health-related data hosting solutions. Companies with expertise in database systems, disaster recovery, and connectivity within secure network environments will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As Birmingham City Council looks for reliable service providers capable of achieving timely delivery, businesses that demonstrate strong past performance and compliance with information governance guidelines will have a competitive edge in securing their participation.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the provision of data hosting services positioned in the N3/HSCN environment. Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit are currently commissioned provide a datacentre. Scope * Datacentre data storage service, available 24/7, to receive data from GP practices, store data and make it available to Birmingham Public Health and MSDi technical services * Migration of current database to new host following appropriate IG guidelines * Datacentre N3/HSCN connectivity * Management of Datacentre support to include disaster recovery * Provision of a service desk to record, monitor and resolve Datacentre issues and signpost appropriately for resolution * GP Practice and Birmingham Public Health N3/HSCN connectivity to the Datacentre * Unattended access for MSDi technical staff to manage data and user access permissions * The datacentre will be sited within N3/HSCN secure network This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing 1st April 2018 until 31st March 2018 with the option to extend for an additional 12 months on 3 occasions. The decision to extend the contract will be based depending on previous performance including the ability of the provider to deliver all orders on time. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the selection questionnaire. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the selection questionnaire no later than 12:00 hours on 29th November 2017 using the Supplier Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c3cb7c-a6de-4528-a4c9-2613452790d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCK SHARP AND DOHME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems
- 48611000 - Database software package
- 48612000 - Database-management system
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c3cb7c-a6de-4528-a4c9-2613452790d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c3cb7c-a6de-4528-a4c9-2613452790d3
  22nd December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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