--- title: "Prior information notice - End User Computing & Virtual Platforms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89ca7966-eb75-4760-89aa-989d2e74b36f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89ca7966-eb75-4760-89aa-989d2e74b36f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89ca7966-eb75-4760-89aa-989d2e74b36f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89ca7966-eb75-4760-89aa-989d2e74b36f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST" published: "2019-12-06" --- # Prior information notice - End User Computing & Virtual Platforms Buyer: BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89ca7966-eb75-4760-89aa-989d2e74b36f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89ca7966-eb75-4760-89aa-989d2e74b36f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89ca7966-eb75-4760-89aa-989d2e74b36f.json) ## Summary Barts Health NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Virtual Platforms and End User Computing service, with a project title of "Prior information notice - End User Computing & Virtual Platforms." This initiative, classified under the CPV code for data-processing machines (hardware), aims to enhance its Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. Significant engagement is expected, with a key milestone being the engagement end date on 10th December 2019. A webinar on 11th December 2019 is scheduled to provide further insights into the opportunity, and the total estimated value of the contract is £10m. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, infrastructure transformation, and related technologies, particularly those experienced in providing virtual computing solutions and support services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can offer innovative approaches to enhancing end-user experiences in healthcare settings. The procurement will not only facilitate supplier engagement but may also lead to long-term partnerships with the Trust, contributing to the ongoing infrastructure transformation. ## Notice Short description: The Trust is seeking a supplier to provide hosting, support and maintenance for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environment currently implemented across the Trust. The Trust would also like to explore the possibility of procuring a wider service wrap and provision to cover further elements of End User Computing and End User Devices, including gold image build, user administration and device provision & build. The intention is, through this contract, to iterate and modernise the Virtual Platforms and End User Computing solution and service wrap to further improve the end user experience, and better enable different ways of working across the Trust. Description of the procurement: The procurement of a Virtual Platforms and End User Computing service is part of a wider programme of Infrastructure Transformation across the Trust. Through this programme, the Trust has already awarded Cloud Hosting and Local Area Network & Network Management contracts in order to modernise and transform infrastructure provision. The Virtual Platforms and End User Computing supplier would be expected to work closely with both internal ICT teams and the wider Trust ICT supply chain in order to deliver real transformative change to End Users. Suppliers are invited to attend a webinar on 11th December 2019 at 3-4pm where further information regarding this procurement opportunity will be communicated. Post this webinar, interested suppliers will be invited to attend a market engagement session with the Trust in order to further inform the procurement approach. Note, webinar details can be requested through the contact details specified in this PIN. Should the Trust choose to hold an OJEU competition for this tender, a detailed contract notice shall be released in order to notify the market. The Trust reserves the right to ultimately not hold an OJEU competition for this tender should the Trust conclude that this would not be the most appropriate route to market. The Trust may choose to run a competition through a pre-existing framework agreement should this be considered the most appropriate route to market. The Trust shall have no liability for any costs, expenses, fees or charges (including third party costs) incurred by those expressing interest in and/or participating in market engagement for this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b47b208-73e8-42a4-b75b-791eef4023fe | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Dec 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST | | Locality | ALDGATE | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 8PR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware) - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment - 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software - 72212982 - Configuration management software development services - 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72253200 - Systems support services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72263000 - Software implementation services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2019 at 00:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b47b208-73e8-42a4-b75b-791eef4023fe - 6 Dec 2019 at 00:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4ab65d-732a-4662-bf5a-70b13edb5473 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b47b208-73e8-42a4-b75b-791eef4023fe 6th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4ab65d-732a-4662-bf5a-70b13edb5473 6th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:575860-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 Official Journal of The European Union Prior Information Notice - 2019/S 235-575860 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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