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title: "Request for Information - SQL Clustering"
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# Request for Information - SQL Clustering

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afd98841-8f5e-4a1d-b704-75afe92c0db9

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## Summary

The procurement process announced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust involves a Request for Information (RFI) regarding SQL Clustering solutions. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The current phase is planning, with the engagement end date set for 24th July 2018. Located in Gateshead, England, this preliminary exercise aims to gather insights and information from potential providers without implying any commitment to future contracts.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for IT services providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to showcase their SQL Clustering solutions. As this stage focuses on market engagement and information collection, businesses that specialise in software development, IT consulting, or related technologies would be well-positioned to participate. Forming partnerships and sharing innovative ideas could allow SMEs to engage effectively with the NHS and potentially shape upcoming procurement strategies.

## Notice

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust are looking to carry out a preliminary market engagement exercise to establish providers and their solutions that are currently available in the market place in relation to SQL Clustering. All communication shall be submitted through and published via the online messaging facility provided on the NHS Sourcing Portal. The onus is on potential providers to review regularly all the information published on the Portal in relation to this project. Please note: This exercise is not part of any pre-qualification, selection process or bid evaluation. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for potential providers to supply information on their solution. This therefore does not represent a commitment from Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust to award a contract or an invite to tender to any provider that expresses an interest in this market engagement exercise. At this stage Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust are in the process of developing a strategy for procuring the aforementioned solution Please Find Request for information @ www.nhssourcing.co.uk PQQ: pqq_29444 - Request for Information - SQL Clustering project_21466 - Request for Information - SQL Clustering

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71713c39-0b73-4c0f-b7e3-3e5e199698b2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jul 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 | GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2018 at 10:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71713c39-0b73-4c0f-b7e3-3e5e199698b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71713c39-0b73-4c0f-b7e3-3e5e199698b2
  12th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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