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title: "PHE - Corporate - ICT - The provision of SHIELD Epidemiology Database Services"
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# PHE - Corporate - ICT - The provision of SHIELD Epidemiology Database Services

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad4b68a9-fed2-4d43-854c-b55a45d6e779

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE), an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care, which has completed a tender for the provision of the SHIELD Epidemiology Database Services. This contract, classified under computer support services, is based in London, UK, and was awarded to OFC PLC on 28 October 2019, with a contract period lasting until 31 March 2021. The procurement method used for this process was an Other - VEAT Notice, and suppliers were invited to register on an e-tendering portal until the deadline of 26 October 2018.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in high-performance computing and support services, particularly those with expertise in Red Hat Linux and Open Source technologies. Companies that provide advanced computing solutions and technical support are well-suited to compete in this environment, especially those focused on offering innovative cloud infrastructure services. Engaging in contracts of this nature can help businesses expand their capabilities and client base within the public health sector.

## Notice

Public Health England, an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social and Social Care (DH) (hereafter referred to as "Public Health England" or "PHE" also referred to as the "Contracting Authority" or the "Authority" or the "Employer") is in agreement with OFC PLC to consolidate the existing High Performance Computing arrays in different locations in PHE's estates into one support agreement co-termed for 31/03/2021 based on Red Hat Linux and Open Source technologies. OCF appear to be the UK's only Red Hat certified Premier Business Partner for Cloud Infrastructure. In addition to supplying the Red Hat support subscriptions renewals, PHE is requires a Red Hat specialist to partner us that has the experience to offer expert front-line support services across PHE's complex multi-vendor High Performance and Research Computing environment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfbf61-4248-4f82-a31a-e188815c6516 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - VEAT Notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2019 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfbf61-4248-4f82-a31a-e188815c6516

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfbf61-4248-4f82-a31a-e188815c6516
  3rd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Suppliers are invited to register on an e-tendering portal which is provided by BravoSolutions UK, an official UK Public Sector eTendering Service Provider, free of charge at www.phe.bravosolutions.co.uk

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