Tender

Provision of NPEx IT License for Connection to the NHS Laboratory datacentre

BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP

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Tender

27 Sep 2021 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Bath and Northeast Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire STP seeking quotes for the "Provision of NPEx IT License for Connection to the NHS Laboratory datacentre," focusing on software maintenance and repair services within the healthcare industry. This tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 30th September 2021. The resulting contract will span two years, commencing from 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2023. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation under the below-threshold category, with a total contract value of £24,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software licensing, maintenance, and support services for NHS-related applications. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions to meet the NPEx software requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially facilitating growth through expanded engagement with the NHS sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of NPEx IT License for Connection to the NHS Laboratory datacentre

Notice Description

NHS England and Improvement and NHS X have issued a 'National Adoption Directive' which mandates that all English NHS Trusts are to use NPEx to electronically transfer send-away test requests and results for COVID-19. The Trust, currently using this software, intends to procure its annual software licence, support and maintenance from the technically equipped providers for this service. The quotes will be considered based on confirmation that the proposal meets the NPEx software license and maintenance requirements and then on best commercial score. The contract will be let on a two year term. Additional information: Please email the buyer for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ede58a6-3cb8-4d9e-a7a1-9bc10ef96c25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5533a6-eaef-4e7c-a1cf-ef564838f931
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 1-2 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
BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP
Contact Name
Emily O'Hare
Contact Email
emily.ohare@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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