Planning

South, Central and West CSU: General Practice IT Support Services - Market Engagement

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

19 Mar 2018 at 11:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Mar 2018 at 11:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a tender for "General Practice IT Support Services," specifically aimed at facilitating early market engagement with potential providers. The engagement event is scheduled to take place on 25th April 2018 in Reading, with a deadline for registration of interest set for 16th April 2018 by 12:00 midday. The procurement process will adhere to current EU regulations and encompasses the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to apply via the In-Tend e-procurement portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT support services. Participating in the engagement event will allow these organisations to meet directly with commissioning representatives, gain insights into future contracting intentions, and explore potential collaborative partnerships, either as lead providers or subcontractors. This is a valuable opportunity to influence the commissioning of GP IT support services across the South of England and contribute innovative solutions to the challenges faced in health IT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South, Central and West CSU: General Practice IT Support Services - Market Engagement

Notice Description

This notice is placed in order to facilitate early engagement with potential providers, and relates only to a pre-procurement market engagement event. Prospective bidders and interested organisations are warmly invited to a pre-procurement market engagement event being held on 25th April 2018 in Reading We would welcome attendance from those organisations who may be interested in bidding for these services, either in their own right or as a subcontractor. It will be an opportunity to meet with the Commissioners, hear more about the services and the customers we serve and discuss the critical issues, challenges and opportunities that relate to commissioning and provision of this service. Commissioners will provide an indication of future contracting intentions for GP IT Support services across the South of England. At the meeting we will also provide information about the procurement process, which is being designed to be proportionate, transparent, equitable and effective. There will also be an opportunity for potential lead providers to engage with other providers who may be interested in joining forces or subcontracting. The aim of the event is to work with potential bidders and stakeholders to understand opportunities and barriers to providing these services and the Commissioners welcome input from bidders as an opportunity to share best practice and innovation on the day. If you would like to book a place, please register an expression of interest on the In-Tend e-procurement portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home As well as completing the Event Registration Questionnaire, by 12:00 midday on 16th April 2018, stating your organisation along with the names and titles of those wishing to attend. In order to establish fair representation, availability for this event is limited to a maximum of two individuals per organisation. Venue details and further information will be provided to interested parties on receipt of booking details. Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73b8381c-f7ba-4a09-8d14-d299f5af9f01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2967d7e6-d767-436e-af7a-55fcc6de57b0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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