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Advice & Guidance (A&G) Cloud Software

NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX ICB

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30 Apr 2023 at 08:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB has awarded a contract for the provision of Consultant Advice & Guidance (A&G) Cloud Software. This contract falls under the industry category of medical software package with a value of £1,249,885.81 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The tender period ended on March 1, 2023, with Consultant Connect Limited being the successful supplier located in England.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the medical software sector, particularly those offering cloud-based solutions for healthcare consultancy services. SMEs with expertise in developing platforms for rapid A&G communication between GPs and consultants are well-suited to compete. The service needs to ensure timely responses to A&G requests, including out-of-area support for local teams. With a focus on enhancing A&G over weekends and evenings, businesses in this sector can leverage their capabilities to meet the NHS's requirements and support primary care providers effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advice & Guidance (A&G) Cloud Software

Notice Description

HWE ICB are seeking to procure a cloud-based platform for the provision of Consultant Advice & Guidance (A&G). It should allow General Practitioners (GPs) in primary care to connect with medical and surgical consultants for rapid A&G both via telephone and photo messaging. The service needs to be supported by out-of-area NHS consultants which means that A&G requests are always answered in a timely manner. In order for the service to satisfy GPs the provision of enhanced A&G should be over weekends and evenings and GPs should be connected at least 90% of the time. The out-of-area consultants can act as a backup for local teams and provide locally unavailable specialties. To this end the HWE ICB have conducted a call-off process from the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework (RM1557.13). The process has been undertaken in accordance with the G-Cloud 13 buyers guide to identify the most suitable provider to deliver requirements. This process identified CC as most suitable provider as they were able to meet complete needs of requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d654f18-88ea-4d31-89e0-e158f5743330
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7deb0b72-b644-407a-94d2-7ab7751985a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,249,885 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,249,885 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6JL
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSULTANT CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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