Planning

Clinical Information Systems Development

YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 Oct 2023 at 12:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is planning a tender for Clinical Information Systems Development. The procurement falls under the industry category of Computer-site planning consultancy services. The engagement end date for this tender is 27th November 2023. The trust is looking for highly skilled Developers to work on systems using Oracle technologies, with a provision for remote work along with potential on-site presence at York Hospital.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in software development processes, particularly Oracle technologies, CSS, and JavaScript. Companies with expertise in user engagement, user-led design, and healthcare interoperability standards are well-suited to compete. The contract is for a 4-year period ending on 31st January 2028, and developers may be subject to technical tests and reviews. Businesses specialising in healthcare systems and NHS datasets can find growth prospects in participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Information Systems Development

Notice Description

We have the requirement for highly skilled and experienced Developers to develop systems using Oracle technologies (usually APEX), augmenting our in-house software development team at York Hospital. Most of the development work can be undertaken remotely, but possible expectation of attendance on site. The frequency of on-site presence will vary based on the needs within the project, but is generally expected to be no more than 2 days per month. The required work will be new functionality within, or enhancements to, our existing clinical systems, including our electronic patient care record. Fully detailed development specifications will generally not be supplied. The successful bidder will supply Developer(s) to work with our product team which will include our digital clinical leads, other key users and members of our in-house development team. Working with these and other stakeholders, the developer will finalise specifications. The successful bidder should be providing resources that are fully experienced in all aspects of the software development process, including Systems Analysis and user engagement and be fully conversant with modern techniques, approaches and methodologies. Successful bidders will be able to submit bids for individual work lots or projects as required by the organisation. Specific requirements will vary and will be detailed within individual lot applications. The framework contract is for a 4-year period or expiry of the contract whichever comes first. This contract will expire on the 31.01.2028. Person specification: The work will require a highly skilled oracle developer(s) with at least two (2) years oracle development experience. Minimum Skills Required: - experience of all aspects of software development processes - significant development experience of oracle database version 11gR2 or above - oracle APEX version 18 or above, CSS and JavaScript - excellence in communication skills is expected - experienced in user engagement and user led design Beneficial: - oracle forms 12 deployed on WebLogic servers - oracle PL/SQL to an advanced level - creation, storage and rendering of documents, utilising healthcare interoperability standards - extensive knowledge of HL7, FHIR and other messaging mechanisms used within the NHS - extensive knowledge of healthcare systems and NHS commissioning datasets and standards YSHFT may choose to subject developers to technical tests and formal reviews. Expected Project Work includes: 1. Migration of existing Oracle Forms functionality to Oracle APEX (version 18 or above) 2. Upgrade of existing APEX functionality to use the Oracle Universal Theme within our development framework 3. Enhancement of APEX modules to consume REST API's 4. Building of new APEX modules 5. Enhancement and extension of existing electronic patient record systems including electronic prescribing and medicines administration 6. Creation of APIs 7. implementation of HL7 interfaces and interface configuration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49e8efb0-eaa6-40de-b959-fbe6c3d65f48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6992c14e-8b59-4058-9100-7843108d4d56
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 2023Expired
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
YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Robinson
Contact Email
richard.robinson@york.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01723 342159

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 8HE
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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