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Red Oak Consulting LLP

Hybrid HPC: Cloud Computing, On-Premises or Both

Red Oak Consulting is a HPC leader, delivering expert solutions and services for cloud, on-premise, or hybrid strategies. We analyse workflows, scalability, and costs, identify integration challenges, and design tailored architectures. Our approach ensures optimal performance, compliance, and flexibility, enabling businesses to maintain control while leveraging modern infrastructure for growth.

Features

  • Understand the differences between Cloud and On-premises
  • Workload analysis for right deployment
  • Understand workload data gravity inertia data movement/staging and implications
  • Understand storage solutions hosting and costs
  • Process larger data sets understand sovereignty requirements
  • Enhance productivity greater flexibility workload ability
  • Gain greater optimisation therefore reducing cost
  • Create design build PoC's benchmarking and understand results
  • Stakeholder user engagement to fully understand requirements
  • Design solution interactive guaranteeing performance from cloud & on-premises

Benefits

  • Workload analysis optimisation benchmarking and cost management
  • Deployment model which is right: On-prem cloud or hybrid
  • Greater HPC production speed functionality agility capability
  • Ability to run more complex data sets
  • Cloud consumption models cost monitoring and controls
  • Reduction in queuing time monitoring total cost management
  • Create design build test deploying right solution
  • Understand implications of hybrid solutions
  • Vendor lock-in data repatriation and security
  • Bridge gap between IT and researchers building positivity

Pricing

Service documents

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Framework

G-Cloud 15

Service ID

7 5 9 8 8 9 1 6 6 4 9 9 7 5 9

Contact

Red Oak Consulting LLP VickiLockhart
Telephone: 07718655024
Email: sales@redoakconsulting.co.uk

About the service

Service categories

Cloud Support Services

Set Up and Migration

  • Data auditing and organising
  • Data/information structure design
  • Engagement and communication planning
  • Project management and governance
  • Service optimisation/right sizing
  • Mobilisation coordination
  • Other

Service scope

Service constraints
Red Oak Consulting is a UK based company but does support customers overseas. Our Managed Services team offer on-going HPC Cloud support on a remote basis, Monday to Friday excluding UK bank holidays. The hours of operation are 0800 to 1800 hours.
Our Consultancy team generally work remotely, however, they do attend in person, on-site meetings, as required by the customer. They are available Monday to Friday, normal working hours excluding UK bank holidays.
Dependent on the type of project or the support required once the tasks and deliverables have been scoped, specific project dependencies and constraints will be noted.

User support

Email or online ticketing support
Yes
Support response times
At Red Oak, we provide comprehensive support throughout every project we undertake. Our experienced team understands the importance of clear communication and effective question handling, ensuring you receive timely, accurate answers at every stage. From initial planning to final delivery, we work alongside you to resolve challenges and keep your project on track. Our consultants are committed to guiding you through complex decisions, offering practical solutions tailored to your needs. Support is available Monday to Friday during normal working hours, excluding bank holidays, so you can rely on us as a trusted partner for a seamless experience.
User can manage status and priority of support tickets
No
Phone support
Yes
Phone support availability
9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
Web chat support
No
Support levels
At Red Oak Consulting, every project begins with a structured kick-off designed to understand your objectives and define clear success criteria. We work closely with stakeholders to identify measurable outcomes and ensure alignment with business goals. For HPC projects, our focus is on determining the most effective solution—whether on-premises, cloud, or hybrid—based on performance, scalability, and cost considerations. Our consultants conduct a detailed analysis of workload patterns, data requirements, and integration needs to deliver a recommendation tailored to your environment. Throughout the process, we demonstrate success through transparent reporting, benchmarking, and validation against agreed criteria. Our support extends across the entire lifecycle, from initial planning and data collection to solution design and implementation. We provide expert guidance, answer all questions promptly, and leverage industry and vendor insights to help you make informed decisions. Support is available Monday to Friday during normal working hours, excluding bank holidays, ensuring you have a trusted partner at every stage. With Red Oak Consulting, you gain clarity, confidence, and a solution that meets both technical and business objectives.

Supplier type

Supplier type
Not a reseller

Staff security

Staff security clearance
Other security clearance
Government security clearance
Security Clearance (SC)

Pricing

Discount for educational organisations
No

Architecture roles

Business architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Trainee business architect £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Associate business architect £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Business architect £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Lead business architect £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Data architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Data architect £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior data architect £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Chief data architect £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Enterprise architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Enterprise architect £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior enterprise architect £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Lead enterprise architect £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Principal enterprise architect £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Network architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate network architect £1,850.00 £1,850.00
Network architect £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Lead network architect £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Solution architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate solution architect £1,850.00 £1,850.00
Solution architect £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Senior solution architect £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Lead solution architect £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Principal solution architect £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Technical architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate technical architect £1,850.00 £1,850.00
Technical architect £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Senior technical architect £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Lead technical architect £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Principal technical architect £2,900.00 £2,900.00

Chief digital and data roles

Chief data officer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Chief data officer £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Chief technology officer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Chief technology officer £3,300.00 £3,300.00

Data roles

Analytics engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Trainee analytics engineer £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Analytics engineer £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior analytics engineer £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Lead analytics engineer £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Head of analytics engineering £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Data analyst
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate analyst £1,850.00 £1,850.00
Data analyst £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior data analyst £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Principal data analyst £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Data engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Data engineer £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior data engineer £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Lead data engineer £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Head of data engineering £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Data scientist
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate data scientist £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Data scientist £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Principal data scientist £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Lead data scientist £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Head of data science £3,300.00 £3,300.00
Machine learning engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Senior machine learning engineer £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Lead machine learning engineer £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Performance analyst
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate performance analyst £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Performance analyst £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior performance analyst £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Lead performance analyst £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Head of performance analysis £3,100.00 £3,100.00

IT operations roles

Application operations engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate application operations engineer £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Application operations engineer £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior application operations engineer £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Lead application operations engineer £2,950.00 £2,950.00
Principal application operations engineer £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Business relationship manager
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Business relationship manager £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Senior business relationship manager £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Lead business relationship manager £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Change and release manager
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Configuration analyst £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Change and release analyst £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Change and release manager £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Command and control centre manager
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Operations analyst £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior operations analyst £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Operational control manager £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Head of command and control £3,500.00 £3,500.00
End user computing engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate end user computing engineer £2,500.00 £2,500.00
End user computing engineer £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Senior end user computing engineer £2,800.00 £2,800.00
Lead end user computing engineer £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Principal end user computing engineer £3,100.00 £3,100.00
IT service manager
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
IT service analyst £2,500.00 £2,500.00
IT service manager £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Senior IT service manager £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Head of IT service management £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Infrastructure engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate infrastructure engineer £2,300.00 £2,300.00
Infrastructure engineer £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior infrastructure engineer £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Lead infrastructure engineer £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Principal infrastructure engineer £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Infrastructure operations engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate infrastructure operations engineer £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Infrastructure operations engineer £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior infrastructure operations engineer £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Lead infrastructure operations engineer £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Principal infrastructure operations engineer £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Service desk manager
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Service desk analyst £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Senior service desk analyst £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Service desk manager £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Head of service desk £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Service transition manager
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Service acceptance analyst £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Service readiness analyst £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Service transition manager £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Lead service transition manager £3,100.00 £3,100.00

Product and delivery roles

Business analyst
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Trainee business analyst £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Junior business analyst £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Business analyst £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Senior business analyst £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Lead business analyst £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Head of business analysis £3,300.00 £3,300.00
Delivery manager
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate delivery manager £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Delivery manager £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior delivery manager £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Head of (Agile) delivery management £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Programme delivery manager
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Programme delivery manager £3,100.00 £3,100.00

Software development roles

Development operations (DevOps) engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Apprentice DevOps engineer £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Junior DevOps engineer £2,500.00 £2,500.00
DevOps engineer £2,600.00 £2,600.00
Senior DevOps engineer £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Senior DevOps engineer - management £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Lead DevOps engineer £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Lead DevOps engineer - management £3,000.00 £3,000.00
Principal DevOps engineer £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Principal DevOps engineer - management £3,300.00 £3,300.00
Software developer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Apprentice developer £2,100.00 £2,100.00
Junior developer £2,300.00 £2,300.00
Developer £2,500.00 £2,500.00
Senior developer £2,700.00 £2,700.00
Senior developer - management £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Lead developer £2,900.00 £2,900.00
Lead developer - management £3,100.00 £3,100.00
Principal developer £3,200.00 £3,200.00
Principal developer - management £3,300.00 £3,300.00

Standards and certifications

ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Yes
ISO/IEC 27001 accredited by
BMI
ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date
Monday 28 October 2024
What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover
This is not applicable. All management and security of our services, procedures, processes, information and employees of Red oak Consulting in the provision of HPC and Cloud Consultancy are covered and in scope.
ISO 28000:2022 certification
No
ISO 9001 certification
Yes
ISO 9001 certification accredited by
BMI
ISO 9001 accreditation date
Tuesday 28 January 2025
What the ISO 9001 doesn’t cover
Not applicable. High Performance Computing consultancy services encompassing any part of the HPC life cycle is covered and in scope.
Quality management systems (QMS)
Yes
CSA STAR certification
No
PCI certification
No
Cyber essentials
No
Cyber Essentials Alternative
None of the criteria
Cyber essentials plus
Yes
Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate Number
973d20c1-8e39-4c97-84fb-be1167b0aaac
Other security certifications
No

Social value

Mission: Kick start economic growth

To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

Policy Outcome 2: Skills for growth: Supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps.

  • Understanding of employment and relevant skills issues, and of the education and training issues relating to the contract. Illustrative examples: demographics, skills shortages, new opportunities in high growth sectors, geographic/local community and skills/employment challenges
  • Support for educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications
  • Activities to support relevant sector related skills growth and sustainability in the contract workforce. Illustrative examples: careers talks, curriculum support, literacy support, safety talks and volunteering
  • Delivery of apprenticeships, supported internships and T Level industry placement opportunities (Level 2, 3 and 4+) in relation to the contract
Mission: Make Britain a clean energy superpower

To cut bills, create jobs and deliver security with cheaper, zero-carbon electricity by 2030, accelerating to net zero

Policy Outcome 4: Sustainable procurement practices: Reducing carbon footprints, minimising waste, and promoting the use of clean energy and green technologies.

  • Understanding of opportunities for additional environmental benefits delivery in the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
  • Collaborative ways of working with the supply chain to deliver additional environmental benefits in the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
  • Delivery of additional environmental benefits through the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies

Service documents

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