Planning

Friends and Family Service - Call for Market Engagement

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

24 Aug 2018 at 09:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Friends and Family Service - Call for Market Engagement". This initiative focuses on the mobile telecommunications industry, specifically looking for suppliers that can provide various communication solutions including SMS services, Interactive Voice Messaging, and online platforms. Interested suppliers should note that the deadline to express interest in individual engagement meetings is 3rd September 2018, with meetings scheduled at the hospital from 10th to 12th September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile telephony and communications infrastructure. Companies offering Interactive Voice Response software and Information Technology services would be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process. By participating, businesses can showcase their capabilities and contribute to shaping the specifications of future contracts, thus enhancing their growth prospects in this competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Friends and Family Service - Call for Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a supplier that is able to provide a Friends and Family Service which covers the following areas; * SMS in and Out * Interactive Voice Messaging (IVM) * Online (E-Solution) * Paper (e.g postcards) The trusts wish to invite potential suppliers to attend an engagement meetings on Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th September at the Countess of Chester Hospital, allocated appointments will be confirmed dependent on interest. The purpose of the supplier engagement meetings is to get an overview of the market capabilities and to stimulate interest to help develop the specification for any future procurement exercises. If you are interested please get in touch with Sophie Robinson, Specialist Buyer at the Countess of Chester (contact details below) Please note: we are not currently looking for tender submissions. Additional information: Please contact Sophie Robinson via email s.robinson6@nhs.net or telephone 01244362174 to book an appointment no later than Monday 3rd September to confirm your interest for a supplier engagement meetings. Please note: there will be individual appointments with suppliers and is not an open day.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-096a5c7b-e768-413d-87f0-bd2e25393939
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f00edb-065f-4336-9765-e3f7033782f8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

48512000 - Interactive voice response software package

72212512 - Interactive voice response software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sophie Robinson
Contact Email
s.robinson6@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01244362174

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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