Planning

Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Portal - Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

06 May 2021 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaged in the planning stage for the "Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Portal - Market Engagement." This initiative seeks to develop a software portal for the NIPT programme, with emphasis on industry-specific software solutions. Interested suppliers can participate in this engagement by responding to a market engagement questionnaire before the deadline on 2nd June 2021 at 13:00. The geographical focus for delivery addresses is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the relevant authority located in Birmingham.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development for the healthcare sector, including medical and clinical information systems. Suppliers capable of offering innovative software solutions are encouraged to express their interest, contribute to the design of the portal, and enhance the capabilities of the NIPT programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in user-friendly medical software applications that align with the outlined requirements.

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Notice Title

Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Portal - Market Engagement

Notice Description

*PLEASE NOTE* - The relevant Authority for this pre-market engagement exercise is: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) is seeking to engage with suppliers interested in its requirement for a software portal/solution for the Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) programme. Suppliers who are able to offer solutions relevant to this requirement are invited to express an interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. Further details on how to do this are contained within the additional information section of this notice. This exercise is intended to provide potential bidders with the opportunity to review the Authority's draft specification and to provide information regarding the solution(s)/product(s) that could meet these outline requirements. This builds on the Authority's commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final specification and determine the appropriate route to market in a fair and transparent manner. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Bravo Portal by 13:00 on Wednesday 2nd June 2021 Bravo reference of online form: pqq__28645 - Non-invasive Prenatal Testing Portal - Market Engagement Direct link to response form: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/3667876101794194C114

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a2451a8-71b9-4729-9f2b-821ea5a4152b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59b925b-5e47-425d-ae4e-34ac8bbf308a
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48180000 - Medical software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48814400 - Clinical information system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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