Planning

Patient Communications Solution

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

04 Dec 2020 at 08:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Patient Communications Solution" is initiated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located at Regent Court, George Road, Birmingham, England. This tender is classified under the category of "Desktop communications software package," with specific additional classifications including "Video conferencing software package" and "Short Message Service (SMS) services." Currently at the planning stage, the notable date for potential suppliers is the engagement end date set for 22nd December 2020, by which time interested parties must respond to the online market engagement questionnaire available via the Bravo Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication technologies, particularly those offering video consultation and SMS solutions tailored to healthcare settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to engage, as the contracting authority aims to collaborate with suppliers to refine its specifications and ensure a fair assessment of potential solutions. Companies that can align their offerings with the needs for enhancing patient communication in a Trust-wide environment will find a promising avenue for growth within this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Communications Solution

Notice Description

*PLEASE NOTE* - The relevant Authority for this pre-market engagement exercise is: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) is seeking to engage with suppliers interested in its requirement for a Patient Communications Solution. The requirement is for a Trust-wide Patient Communications Solution - [Video Consultation/Two-Way Texting] that allows clinicians to conduct clinics via video, reducing the number of physical outpatient appointments and to provide the Trust with a new and more convenient way of contacting patients. 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 draft specification and to provide information regarding the solution(s)/product(s) 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 Tuesday 22nd December 2020 Bravo reference of online form: ppq__28625 "BWC Patient Communications Solution - PIN"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-293b51b2-fb6b-4e68-b39f-7fefe9d68908
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5aad0c2-312a-4bb7-bb72-7c96e4f37f24
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

48511000 - Desktop communications software package

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2020Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.kelsall@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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