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Digital Technical Clinical Support (DTCS) Framework Agreement

NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FT)

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27 Jan 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS London Procurement Partnership, hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT, is inviting bids for the Digital Technical Clinical Support (DTCS) Framework Agreement. This new agreement will replace the previously expired Clinical Digital Professional Services framework and will cover a comprehensive range of clinical digital professional services. The procurement involves five lots focusing on cloud hosting, design, development, deployment, implementation, integration, and general clinical digital services. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the deadline for submitting bids set for 24 March 2025. The project will be based in London, UK, within the IT services industry, specifically targeting software implementation and related professional services, with a total value of £60,000,000. The contract period will run from 30 June 2025 to 31 May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and digital healthcare solutions, to expand their footprint and secure substantial contracts. SMEs are eligible to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for smaller enterprises to compete for lucrative government work. Companies with strengths in cloud technology, software integration, clinical support systems, and IT consultancy will find this framework particularly relevant. The open procedure allows for further competition and direct award among awarded suppliers, providing multiple avenues for business growth.

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Notice Title

Digital Technical Clinical Support (DTCS) Framework Agreement

Notice Description

A new framework agreement to replace the Clinical Digital Professional Services (CDPS) framework which expired on 03 January 2025. The new framework will cover the full suite of clinical digital professional services, including services pertaining to both proprietary solutions and opensource solutions. All standalone, clinical system focused professional services, will be covered. The Authority intends to award this framework via five lots as follows: Lot 1 - Cloud Hosting, Environment Build, Operation and Maintenance Professional Services Lot 2 - Design, Development, and Deployment Professional Services Lot 3 - Implementation Professional Services Lot 4 - Integration Professional Services Lot 5 - General Clinical Digital Professional Services. Including Support, Strategy, Optimization Business Case The framework agreement will allow for further competition and direct award to all awarded suppliers. All documentation and information regarding the framework can be found on the Health Family Single eCommercial System: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Bidders are welcomed to register their interest using Atamis project reference: C331058 Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply Health Family Single eCommercial System: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Atamis project reference: C331058 Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cecee9e-e4c7-4656-8622-00c63ae4d51b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c7cfe5e-6141-4653-9f98-6d10b519a13e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212331 - Project management software development services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72254000 - Software testing

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FT)
Contact Name
Christopher Black
Contact Email
cds@gstt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2ND
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
North Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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