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Online and Virtual Consultation Services NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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26 Sep 2024 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Online and Virtual Consultation Services NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB" involves the buying organisation Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, based in Sunderland, England. This project falls under the Information Technology Services category, specifically focusing on digital healthcare solutions within North West, East Midlands, and West Midlands regions. The procurement stage is now complete with the contract awarded on 17th September 2024 to Blinx Healthcare for a total value of £2,500,000. The project will span from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2029. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, catering to the evolving needs of general practice influenced by recent healthcare trends and policy reports.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in technology and healthcare services. Businesses that can offer innovative digital health solutions will find this contract highly relevant, considering the current demand for advanced consultation services in the public health sector. The scope for implementing cutting-edge virtual consultation technologies can broaden the market reach for tech-centric companies focusing on healthcare improvements, helping them establish a strong foothold in the NHS system.

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Notice Title

Online and Virtual Consultation Services NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB

Notice Description

Birmingham and Solihull ICB, in conjunction with its practice membership and the newly form GP Provider Support Unit are seeking to procure the first in what is hoped is a catalogue of service that meet the needs and demands of modern general practice and the diverse populations they serve. Noting that over the last 10 years the face of general practice and the demands have changed immeasurably. Notably a significant increase in demand on the primary care system post pandemic combined with the concepts of the Fuller and Hewitt reports that move towards a place based connected model of care. These facts combined drive a new and exciting approach to the digital enablement of care that are contained within this Online and Virtual consultation service. Note awarded values are maximum values.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24aa1ded-b41a-4fc2-bf23-8164b74dd707
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58a8820-7b8d-4836-bce0-b4cf673c7076
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 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
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Laura Davies
Contact Email
laura.davies@ecservices.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3NY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLINX HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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