Tender

Digital Pathways Framework

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Oct 2023 at 13:11

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Oct 2023 at 12:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated a tender process for the Digital Pathways Framework, seeking solutions for primary care IT. The framework aims to provide capabilities such as Care Navigation, Online Consultations, and Prescription Ordering. The tender has a value of £297,600,060 and falls under the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on November 17, 2023. The contract period is set to start on January 24, 2024, and last until January 23, 2028, with the delivery addresses in Leeds, LS2 7UE, United Kingdom.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses interested in providing Digital Pathways solutions for primary care IT. Companies specialising in software packages and information systems would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The tender process provides a chance to engage with NHS England and contribute to enhancing digital capabilities in healthcare services, creating a significant impact on primary care provision in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Pathways Framework

Notice Description

NHS England is establishing a framework agreement for the provision of Digital Pathways solutions and associated capabilities for primary care IT, and which utilises a refreshed set of solution capability requirements. The scope of the Digital Pathways services and systems covers the following Capabilities (as more particularly described https://gpitbjss.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DPL/overview * Care Navigation - supporting the ability to get patients the right support at the right time to help manage a range of needs. * Online Consultations and Online Patient/Service User Request Reporting - supporting the provision of data collection, reporting and display ('dashboard'). * Online Patient/Service User Request - supporting the ability to raise and respond to administrative requests from Patients (or their representative) or a Service User. * Online Patient/Service User Consultation - supporting the interaction between a patient (or their representative) and a Service User, including requests for support, capturing information on behalf of a patient and verifying their details. * Cross-Organisational - Appointment Booking - enabling appointments for patients and service users to be booked by health/care professionals across organisational boundaries. * Prescription Ordering - Citizen - enables Patients to request for a repeat medication (recorded in the 'Prescribing' capability) to be issued online. * Video Consultation - enables Health or Care Professionals to conduct secure live remote Video Consultations with individual or groups of Patients/Service Users, ensuring they can receive support relating to healthcare concerns when a Video Consultation is most appropriate. * View Record - Citizen - enables Citizens to view content from their Electronic Patient Record (EPR) online (to integrate with 'Patient Information Maintenance - GP Solution' capability). * Communication Management - supports the delivery of communications to recipients. The Atamis project reference for this opportunity is C193795. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The full tender suite is available via the portal once registered. Should Tenderers have any problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66ca6cb3-35e7-4f3e-9292-d58826c51d03
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£297,600,060 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2024 - 23 Jan 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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