Tender

Research Business Management Platform

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Tender

05 Aug 2021 at 11:53

Tender Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2021 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is currently seeking proposals for a Research Business Management Platform. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT software packages, and is being conducted via an open procedure. The tender period is set to conclude on 30th September 2021, with a minimum contract value of £900,000 and a total value of £1,170,000. The successful contractor will provide hosting, maintenance, and system development services, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and continue until 31st March 2027. The project will be executed primarily at the trust's City Campus in Nottingham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those skilled in software development and system maintenance. Companies that specialise in research management platforms or have experience with the NHS and related Health Services will find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the open nature of the procurement process which allows for diverse competition and potential growth through successful contract acquisition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Business Management Platform

Notice Description

For the provision of a Research Business Management Platform at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in respect; Option 1 Host, maintain - including any bug fixes and updates - and ensure delivery of the Authority owned System and procure additional capacity to develop the System further at the direction of the Authority. Exclusive direction of new development is essential, i.e. the Authority decides what new developments are implemented. Option 2 Supply, including hosting, maintenance and delivery of a replacement System which meets the Authority's current specification at the point of deployment and 'go-live' which has as a minimum, all of the functionality within the current System and to procure additional capacity to develop the System at the direction of the Authority to ensure our bespoke research requirements are met and maintained. Exclusive direction of new development is essential i.e. the Authority decides what new developments are implemented to its own instance of the system. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) 2006 (TUPE) will apply to this Contract. Bidders will be required to return their signed Non-Disclosure Agreement through the e-tendering portal in order to receive both the TUPE information and the link to the video demonstration of the current system. ITT Documentation can be found here https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42c8543a-6e48-4668-bc35-eab91ba58879
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13d1ad12-c0ce-49e5-b8a4-c16f3d349ad9
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,170,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
James Hall-Wright
Contact Email
james.hall-wright2@nuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
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
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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