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title: "Provision of Microsoft Azure Training for NHS Arden & GEM CSU"
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# Provision of Microsoft Azure Training for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4be6e44-7688-4198-a492-3a02d625b8ff

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has completed the public procurement process for the provision of Microsoft Azure Training services. The contract focused on training NHS staff to utilise Microsoft's Azure platform and includes two specific courses: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate. The procurement, classified under the services category with the CPV code 48931000, was conducted under an open procedure. The tender period ended on 8th November 2019, with the contract period commencing on 9th November 2019 and concluding on 20th December 2019. The services are to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those with expertise in IT and cloud services. Companies that can offer specialist training in Microsoft Azure would be particularly competitive, as well as those that have a track record of delivering effective training programmes within the public sector. The awarded contract, valued at £29,000, was granted to Firebrand Training, indicating a promising avenue for suppliers that can meet the NHS's training needs and leverage similar public sector opportunities for business growth.

## Notice

The NHS has worked closely with Microsoft and is adopting Microsoft's Azure platform. In order to get the benefits of Azure, staff need to be trained. Early adopters in the NHS have helped identify two courses of great benefit to existing data management staff. Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50fea01-d45b-447c-aa99-0b9418e1f3fa |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2019 - 20 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIREBRAND TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48931000 - Training software package
- 72212931 - Training software development services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2020 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50fea01-d45b-447c-aa99-0b9418e1f3fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50fea01-d45b-447c-aa99-0b9418e1f3fa
  6th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30711&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205
  Can we ask that you register your organisation on the EU Supply eProcurement Portal in the first instance so that you can view this tender and express you interest. https://uk.eu-supply.com

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK

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