--- title: "Provision of Microsoft Azure Training Phase 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98312f33-16a6-4439-b4a9-d89d6130f748" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98312f33-16a6-4439-b4a9-d89d6130f748" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98312f33-16a6-4439-b4a9-d89d6130f748.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98312f33-16a6-4439-b4a9-d89d6130f748.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-03-10" --- # Provision of Microsoft Azure Training Phase 2 Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98312f33-16a6-4439-b4a9-d89d6130f748 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98312f33-16a6-4439-b4a9-d89d6130f748) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98312f33-16a6-4439-b4a9-d89d6130f748.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Microsoft Azure Training Phase 2," focusing on training NHS data managers in Azure technology. This procurement is categorised under training services and falls within the public services sector. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 24 March 2020. The successful contracts will commence from 1 April 2020 and run until 30 April 2020. The course will take place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom and is being procured through an open procedure. This training opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering residential training solutions in cloud technology. Companies that can deliver intensive hands-on training and support with course accrediting, such as Microsoft Azure certifications, would be particularly well-positioned to engage in this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, providing a chance for them to expand their offerings in the growing field of cloud computing and IT training. ## Notice The aim is to train 30 NHS commissioning data managers in the Azure technology to support 15 architect and 15 administrator roles Objectives * To deliver two residential Azure training courses * To support the end-of-course exam process * To enable student to return to their offices and lead on cloud migration projects Course Name/Content Architect's course : Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, where students will learn how to: - * Deploy and configure infrastructure * Implement workloads and security * Architect Cloud Technology Solutions * Create and deploy apps * Implement authentication and secure data * Develop for the Cloud * Determine workload requirements * Design for identity and security * Design a Data Platform Solution * Design a Business Continuity Strategy * Design for deployment, migration, and integration Students will sit the following exams at the end of the course, exam included in the package. * exam AZ-300: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies * exam AZ-301: Microsoft Azure Architect Design Engineer's course : Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, where students will learn how to: - * Implement data storage solutions * Manage and develop data processing * Monitor and optimize data solutions * Design Azure data storage solutions * Design data processing solutions * Design for data security and compliance Students will sit the following exams at the end of the course, exam included in the package. * exam DP-200: Implementing an Azure Data Solution * exam DP-201: Designing an Azure Data Solution The course provider is expected to provide residential accommodation and also: - * Intensive hands-on training under "learning laboratory" conditions * Fully instructor-led programme with 24-hour lab access * Comprehensive study materials and courseware * Accommodation, all meals, unlimited beverages, snacks and tea / coffee * Transportation to / from designated local railway stations * Exam vouchers and Certification Guarantee ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab23482a-e6e1-4a8e-b4e4-291782c35f46 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2020 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab23482a-e6e1-4a8e-b4e4-291782c35f46 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab23482a-e6e1-4a8e-b4e4-291782c35f46 10th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=32524&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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