Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Business Continuity Software

GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

08 Nov 2021 at 15:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information (RFI) - Business Continuity Software". This initiative is focused on the software and information systems industry, specifically seeking solutions that enhance business continuity. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date is set for 26th November 2021. Providers are encouraged to participate through the NHS Sourcing Portal, where further communications and details will be made available.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer innovative solutions in business continuity software. Engaging in this preliminary market exercise allows potential providers to showcase their capabilities, which can lead to fruitful partnerships and future contracts with the NHS Trust. The insight gained from this RFI will aid the Trust in developing their procurement strategy and assess the landscape of available solutions to meet their needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Business Continuity Software

Notice Description

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking to carry out a preliminary market engagement exercise to establish solutions that are currently available in the market place for Business Continuity Software. Information may be accessed at www.nhssourcing.co.uk project_22572 - Request for Information (RFI) - Business Continuity Software / pqq_29614 All communication shall be submitted and published via the online messaging facility provided on the NHS Sourcing Portal. The onus is on potential providers to review regularly all the information published on the Portal in relation to this project. Please note, this exercise is intended as an awareness, communication and information-gathering exercise offering an opportunity for potential suppliers to provide information/present solutions to the Trust. The Trust invites providers to complete their RFI in the allocated timeframe and return to the Trust via NHS Sourcing for information. Further to the above; as part of the pre-market discovery exercise, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust may wish to invite providers to present their Solutions to key stakeholders of the Trust. Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust provides no commitment to award a contract or commence any tender process as a result of this market engagement exercise. At this stage Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust are developing their strategy for procuring

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3dc19ac6-ff4e-4724-a786-bd03d44a95f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa908585-a715-4fff-832c-286bd298ff80
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, 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Nov 2021Expired
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
GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Matthew James
Contact Email
matthew.james1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
NE9 6SX
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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