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Provision of IT Platform for Referral Management and Advice and Guidance to Somerset Integrated Care Board

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of an IT Platform for Referral Management and Advice and Guidance to the Somerset Integrated Care Board. This procurement involves the provision of an asynchronous and synchronous IT solution for specialist advice and guidance within the healthcare sector. The contract will be let for an initial period of 2 years, extendable up to a total maximum length of 4 years. The tender, with a total value of £504,000, is conducted through an open procedure and is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method is an Open Procedure (above threshold), and the deadline for submissions is 6th February 2023.

This tender by the NHS presents an opportunity for IT organisations specialising in software services to engage in the healthcare sector. Businesses offering innovative IT solutions for healthcare providers can utilise this tender to expand their market presence. The procurement stage is currently active, providing suitable SMEs and VCSEs with the chance to participate in a competitive process to secure a lucrative contract. The location of service delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, aligning with the buyer's objective to enhance healthcare services in Somerset and beyond.

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Notice Title

Provision of IT Platform for Referral Management and Advice and Guidance to Somerset Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS Somerset are seeking expressions of interest from organisations to provide an asynchronous and synchronous IT solution for the provision of Advice and Guidance between practitioners and clinicians for use by all within their respective Integrated Care System. A robust and effective Advice and Guidance digital platform solution is central to the vision outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan of 'one click away' specialist advice and guidance for primary care. The Commissioner requires the provision to support senior clinician advice and guidance for acute care pre-admission/pre referral communications between Primary care (including community and paramedic staff) and Secondary care for use across both Urgent and Planned Care pathways, and to enable uploading and sending documents and images from mobile devices/laptops to support patient outcome and ease of access to the health care providers. The contract will be let for an initial period of 2 years, with optional extension of up to a further 2 years, to a maximum total length of 4 years. The value for the initial 1st year term is PS252,000 and the maximum whole life (2 year) value is PS504,000. All values provided are inclusive of any non-recoverable VAT. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The services are subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authorities intend to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bd1a7cb-fda2-443e-b397-88975eb2443d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb478569-a5fc-4548-a5e2-6c53a5dadfc7
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2023 - 7 Jul 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
BA22 8HR
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

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