Tender

Waltham Forest Patient SMS Solution

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

01 Aug 2017 at 13:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by N E L Commissioning Support Unit for the "Waltham Forest Patient SMS Solution". This project falls within the services sector, specifically focusing on Short Message Service (SMS) and Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 12 noon on 15th August 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2017, with a duration extending until 31st October 2020. Key services sought include a two-way SMS messaging platform for appointment reminders and patient notifications, located at Clifton House, Worship Street, London, EC2A 2DU.

This opportunity can create significant business growth potential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on digital communication solutions. Companies that specialise in SMS technologies or healthcare-related IT services would find this tender particularly relevant, as it requires the development of a smart application for patient engagement and appointment management alongside robust reporting features for healthcare providers. Successful bidding can establish strategic partnerships with London’s healthcare providers, enhancing service offerings within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waltham Forest Patient SMS Solution

Notice Description

Waltham Forest CCG agreed to fund a single 2-way SMS texting messaging service. A key benefit of this service is to enable practices to send appointment reminders and notifications to patients and to enable patients to automatically cancel appointments from their mobile phone. Smart App to enable patients to use the services for online booking, access to medical record and ordering of medication. In addition to the above, the service should have provision for commissioners and practices to run reports and monitor SMS usage. Additional information: If you are interested in quoting for the Waltham Forest Patient SMS Solution Services, please review the requirements within the 'Request for Quotation' document attached and confirm by a return email your intent to submit a 'Bid Response Document' to the following email addresses: nelcsu.clinical-procurement@nhs.net Bidders should submit completed 'Bid Response Document' no later than 12noon on Tuesday 15th August 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f35ec58-d972-4a42-a87d-f5e9d6d0988c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23669f03-99ed-4b99-88e6-f7f982a1e1c6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 2DU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

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