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Blue Prism Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Blue Prism Robotic Process Automation (RPA) project was initiated by the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, located in Ascot, England. The tender, registered under the ID FHFT-2022-DS, aimed to procure a software platform for automating manual tasks. It employed a selective procurement method that involved a competitive procedure with negotiation due to the substantial contract value of £651,225. The tender period concluded on 28 February 2022, with the contract awarded on 1 April 2022 and set to commence on 29 April 2022, lasting until 28 April 2027.

This opportunity may significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and services sector, particularly those specialising in automation solutions. The nature of the procurement, which is focused on providing software for process automation, positions companies with expertise in robotic process automation and related technologies to effectively compete. Success in such tenders not only bolsters business growth but also establishes valuable partnerships with NHS organisations, enhancing credibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Blue Prism Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Notice Description

A robotic process automation platform to intelligently automate manual, time-intensive and repetitive tasks across the Trust. This requirement was direct awarded via SBS Framework agreement ref: SBS/18/NH/WAR/9333.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14cabb71-b5d6-4a80-92da-97c321ebd429
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df369e1b-f2ba-4358-bad8-9abc62c6dfdd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£651,225 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£781,470 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2022 - 28 Apr 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Oleg Belov
Contact Email
oleg.belov@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0300 614 5745

Buyer Location

Locality
ASCOT
Postcode
SL5 8AA
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Ascot & Sunninghill
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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