Tender

Theatres Utilisation Software Solution (NH1730)

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 18:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM), part of the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCFT), is seeking suppliers to provide a new Theatre Utilisation Software Solution to replace the outdated Nexus Sapphire system. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems and has a budget of £250,000. Located in North Shields, England (postal code NE27 0QJ), this tender is currently in the active stage with an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period end date on 10th March 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract start and end dates from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in software solutions for large-scale, multi-user environments. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the flexible licensing model accommodates fluctuations in user volumes. Businesses proficient in developing and implementing comprehensive software systems, with experience in handling concurrent, perpetual, subscription user, or enterprise licence agreements, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Winning this contract could provide valuable exposure and a stable, long-term engagement with a reputable NHS trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Theatres Utilisation Software Solution (NH1730)

Notice Description

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) is part of the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCFT). NHFM are seeking suppliers who can provide a Theatre Utilisation Software Solution. The NHCFT current theatre management system - Nexus Sapphire - is required to be upgraded with a new solution, as the current version being used is now outdated and does not allow for correct reporting (utilisation and other items). The current solution has an indicative 1000+ users allocated. Staff Groups consist of, but is not an exhaustible list, Secretarial, Contact Centre, Managers, Ward Clerks, Coding etc. This volume may fluctuate, down as well as up. The Trust requires a flexible licence model as it may decide to rationalise the user base, which may reduce/increase the volumes and as such Suppliers will need to give full details and costings of the licence model(s) offered. This could be a concurrent licence, perpetual licence, Subscription user licence or enterprise licence agreement model etc 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
ocds-b5fd17-3219ab9c-2250-49ca-93c6-295b9247fa3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2dc86f-b71f-4768-a52f-4728e0bfb2b8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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