Planning

Quality Management System

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

13 Oct 2021 at 13:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaging in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Quality Management System." This initiative falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a specific focus on document management software. The location for this procurement is Birmingham, West Midlands, England. Interested suppliers have until 1:00 PM on the 5th of November 2021 to respond to the market engagement questionnaire available on the Bravo Portal. This initial engagement aims to refine the specifications based on market feedback prior to the formal tendering process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions aimed at managing quality processes in clinical and non-clinical environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing innovative approaches that meet the outlined requirements. Businesses proficient in document management systems, compliance solutions, and auditing functionalities would be well-suited to compete and could leverage this contract to expand their client base within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Management System

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation has a requirement for a quality management system to support quality management processes for a number of clinical and non-clinical departments. Quality management processes require the creation, collation and audit of a substantial number of documents and evidence. These documents need to be stored in a controlled manner, whilst allowing auditable access and evidence of review and amendments. In addition to departmental document management there are a number of additional essential requirements relating to non-conformance/quality management, staff qualifications, training and competencies recording and audit preparation and reporting. Suppliers who are able to offer solutions relevant to this requirement are invited to express an interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. Further details on how to do this are contained within the additional information section of this notice. This exercise is intended to provide potential bidders with the opportunity to review the Authority's Briefing Document and to provide information regarding the services they can offer that could meet these outline requirements. This builds on the Authority's commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final specification and determine the appropriate route to market in a fair and transparent manner. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Bravo Portal by 13:00 on Friday 5th November 2021 Bravo reference of online form: pqq__28672 - Quality Management System - Market Engagement Direct link to response form: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/69195526017C7961FC1D

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16cdbff4-1fb0-4369-984a-8f3de870cea8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b85266-b184-4d58-a875-bcbd40c089f6
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48311000 - Document management software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 2021Expired
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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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