Planning

EMAR Soft Market Testing

NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Planning

30 Jul 2024 at 08:17

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2024 at 08:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) is currently in the planning stage for its "EMAR Soft Market Testing" procurement process, focusing on the software package and information systems industry category. This engagement aims to explore the costs and capabilities associated with vendors in the electronic medication administration record (EMAR) marketplace. The process highlights initial research and pilot projects to enhance staff efficiency and customer care. Located in Nottinghamshire (NG5 1AP), the key date for this planning phase is the engagement end date on 30th October 2024. The procurement stage is planning, and additional information is available for interested parties via the In-Tend portal, necessitating registration for document access.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for software vendors specialising in healthcare solutions. Companies that can offer robust, efficient, and cost-effective EMAR systems will find this tender particularly attractive. Engaging in this soft market testing could lead potential vendors to influence the final requirements and procurement approach. Given the comprehensive geographic scope that includes the United Kingdom and several international regions, businesses equipped to provide scalable and customisable solutions for housing associations are well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EMAR Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Soft Market Testing to understand and review the costs and capabilities associated with vendors in the EMAR marketplace. NCHA is looking into how it introduces the use of electronic medication administration record (EMAR) systems to support efficiencies for our staff and the care of our customers. To date, NCHA has completed some initial desktop research and piloted some software that delivers some of our project objectives. Additional information: Please download the Soft Marketing Testing document from the In-Tend portal. It is necessary to register to the portal to view the document. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/NCHA/aspx/Registration Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3efbd012-2dea-4a6b-8925-f3d05dccd688
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 2024Expired
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
NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG5 1AP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Berridge
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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