Tender

RPA Consultancy

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2022 at 17:52

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Mar 2022 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a partner for a consultancy related to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with an urgent requirement. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the title "RPA Consultancy" aimed at enhancing automation within the healthcare sector. The tender was published on 17 March 2022, and offers a budget of £110,000 inclusive of VAT. The deadline for submissions is set for 21 March 2022, with the contract period commencing from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. This procurement falls under services, particularly focusing on IT consulting and office automation package classifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in RPA and IT consultancy, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector. Companies that possess a strong working knowledge of Automation Anywhere and hold relevant security accreditations like ISO 27007 and ISO 27002 will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With a requirement for up to 155 days of availability, this contract encourages innovative service providers aiming to expand their footprint in the NHS and healthcare automation market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RPA Consultancy

Notice Description

Robotic Process Automation - Extremely urgent requirement In order meet our requirements over the next twelve months and beyond we require assistance from an experienced, capable and innovative provider that can help support our journey and partner with us to support RPA development, with a primary focus on creating automations which is currently in our pipeline from established processes. Our chosen partner must have an in-depth knowledge and a close proven working relationship with Automation Anywhere. Experience and knowledge of the NHS and preferable proven history of providing automations within the healthcare sector. Given the requirement's you must have immediate availability, up to 155 days. This will be from April 2022 to March 2023. Security is of the upmost importance and as a minimum provider must hold ISO 27007 - 2013, ISO 27002 - 2013 and would be expected to provide evidence of this and any other accreditations held. The budget for this is PS110,000 inclusive of VAT. Responses that are over this value won't be evaluated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12b10979-5505-4e86-9c1f-39c4470d4634
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21fedfd6-2f44-47b7-b571-8a967bb45ceb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48920000 - Office automation software package

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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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