Award

Instant Communications System

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

07 May 2021 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to enhance its communication systems with an Instant Communications System, valued at £17,378.95. This contract falls within the software package and information systems industry and will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a direct award, with the contract period set from 18th November 2020 to 17th November 2021. The procurement process has been completed, with the award made to Softcat PLC on 17th November 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the software and communication technology sectors to demonstrate their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can cater to the requirements of healthcare organisations, particularly those that focus on instant communication solutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. This highlights the potential for business growth through providing innovative solutions that support public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Instant Communications System

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority requires a means of instantly communicating with all staff to provide alerts, information updates and actions required to support the Covid-19 pandemic response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46731d4e-945e-4b49-b652-29b5d39613ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53cdf882-a7a4-40b9-af6b-6a8c1122376d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£17,378 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,378 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2020 - 17 Nov 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Oke
Contact Email
paul.oke@ulh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7774333205

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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