Planning

Pathology Electronic Order Communications solution (OCS)

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest for the "Pathology Electronic Order Communications solution (OCS)" as part of its Informatics Strategy (2014-2019). This procurement is in the planning stage and aims to address the needs of the healthcare sector by enhancing communication between departments via a digital solution. Interested vendors should respond by 15th January 2016, allowing for early discussions with the project's Project Manager, Yasmine Warsame. The contract is anticipated to commence on 18th December 2015, with a delivery address located in the North West of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with expertise in computer support services, particularly those skilled in software development and system integration. Companies offering agile development capabilities and who possess a customer-focused approach to service delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance the winning vendor's portfolio and open doors to further projects within the healthcare industry, thereby fostering business growth and collaboration in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Electronic Order Communications solution (OCS)

Notice Description

The Informatics Strategy (2014-2019) for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has identified the deployment of a Pathology Electronic Order Communications solution (OCS) as one of its key objectives. Therefore, The Trust is calling for expressions of interest to this Prior Information Notice from suitably qualified organisations to develop a Pathology OCS. The ideal vendor will: Offer extensive and proven experience of implementing OCS or developing solutions; Support applications at all points along a software development or implementation life cycle; Have a customer focused attitude in order to provide support and resolution of issues. Show an ability to deliver improvements and implement change in a regular, controlled and agile process. The vendor is expected to bring several areas of expertise and resource to the contract, including: Helpdesk support with full Service Level Agreement within agreed service credits; Proven experience in system development and integration; Agile development of new functionality within agreed timescales; Dedicated testing resources and rigorous quality assurance processes; Business development expertise. The OCS will ideally interface with the following systems: Patient Administration System (Medway) Laboratory Information Management System (TD-Synergy) Clinical Web Portal (CWP) Interested organisations are invited to express their interest in this potential opportunity by contacting Yasmine Warsame, Project Manager, via email at: yasmine.warsame@christie.nhs.uk before 15th January 2016. Individual informal discussions will be held with interested parties who express an interest during early 2016. It should be noted that this engagement exercise in no way guarantees that a procurement exercise will be run at a later date. At this stage the purpose is to gather information and any organisations that participate do so at their own risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dc690c1-efb6-48f9-b6e0-db3de748305f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2016Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2015 - 15 Jan 2016 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITHINGTON
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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