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DFOCVC Framework Further Competition for the provision of Online Consultation and Video Consultation To NHS North Central London ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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23 May 2023 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT has awarded a contract for the provision of Online Consultation and Video Consultation to GP practices in north central London. This tender, titled "DFOCVC Framework Further Competition", falls under the services category with a contract value of £330,364.80. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on September 9, 2022, and the contract period will be from April 27, 2023, to March 31, 2025, providing opportunities for businesses in the computer support services sector in London, United Kingdom.

The procurement process managed by the NHS BODY aims to ensure equity of service and access for patients across North Central London. The buying organization, NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT, sourced the contract. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering Online Consultation and Video Consultation services. The initiative seeks to leverage scale benefits, lower prices per patient, and meet the evolving healthcare needs accelerated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, aligning with the NHS's long-term plans. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFOCVC Framework Further Competition for the provision of Online Consultation and Video Consultation To NHS North Central London ICB

Notice Description

The ICB needed to procure OCVC services for all GP practices in north central London, with funding for this procurement provided by NHSE London (up to 27p per patient). GP practices are contractually obliged to have an online consultation/video consultation service for patients. Having the ICB as the contracting authority ensures that: * practices can be assured that the services they have meet their requirements * practices can provide patients with equity of service and access across NCL * take advantage of procurement at scale and lower prices per patient Online consultation has been part of the NHS's long term and five-year plans, and the recent COVID pandemic rolled out online consultation at a national level and at speed. The pandemic changed how general practice operates and OCVC is now an essential part of practice life. The use of online consultation has also opened up access to primary care to people who were previously unable to access a GP for a variety of reasons (e.g., shift work patterns, caring responsibilities etc.). The current OCVC contracts the ICB holds are coming to an end, and new contracts need to be procured from the new national Digital First OCVC Framework. The funding for this comes from NHSE London and is specified to be used for this procurement, mobilisation, transition arrangements and ongoing delivery support. The initial contracts will be for two years, with options for practices to switch between recommended suppliers within the T&C of the national DFOCVC framework. Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2421067e-9e70-4d1f-b746-44eb6d44f122
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11eb4607-ebcd-477c-bfb1-fd014ff8c721
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£330,364 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,364 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ2 7TD
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Barton with Watcombe
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONSULT HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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