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The Provision to provide a Proof of Concept Trial for the 'telemedicine' Instant Messaging Application (PANDO) for FY20/21

ARMY COMMERCIAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Army Commercial is seeking bids for a tender titled "The Provision to provide a Proof of Concept Trial for the 'telemedicine' Instant Messaging Application (PANDO) for FY20/21". This initiative falls under the services category and aims to develop a scalable medical messaging tool for deployed medical personnel. The procurement process utilised was a direct method, specifically a single tender action, with a contract value of £63,000. The contract period is set to commence on 19th June 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021, with the tender period having ended on 31st March 2020.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in networking and communication software, particularly those experienced in developing secure messaging solutions for medical contexts. Companies focusing on telemedicine and capable of providing innovative software solutions would find this tender particularly applicable. Engaging in this award could allow businesses to expand their market presence within the healthcare sector, demonstrating their capabilities in supporting critical communication for healthcare professionals in remote or operational settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision to provide a Proof of Concept Trial for the 'telemedicine' Instant Messaging Application (PANDO) for FY20/21

Notice Description

The authority has a requirement for a scalable medical messaging tool to enable deployed or remotely located medical personnel to securely reach-back via text with supporting imagery on BYOD and authorised MOD mobile and desktop devices which can utilise both Military communication networks/Bearers and civilian equivalents. The solution will enable access to the skills and experience of MOD medical experts to provide speciality care advice when distance, time and operational requirements make access via usual methods impractical.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6516335b-3f0a-45d9-8b4f-50ae0a6d1e60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611a77f8-9976-4852-bd20-038661d08388
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
ARMY COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORWARD CLINICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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