Planning

Market Engagement for a Primary Care Information governance advice and guidance support service, together with a named Data Protection Officer to NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

01 Sep 2023 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking potential providers to engage in a Market Engagement process for a Primary Care Information governance advice and guidance support service, including a named Data Protection Officer. The engagement deadline is September 15th, 2023. This opportunity falls under the Information Technology Services industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage with a focus on early engagement and information gathering.

This market engagement presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses involved in information technology services and health services would be well-suited to compete. Interested providers can access the market engagement questionnaire through the Atamis e-procurement system. Responding to this notice does not guarantee future procurement but allows potential providers to showcase their capabilities to the NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire ICB. The engagement is aimed at establishing interest from qualified and competent organisations without incurring costs for participating parties.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement for a Primary Care Information governance advice and guidance support service, together with a named Data Protection Officer to NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire ICB

Notice Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (the ICB) is seeking to engage with potential providers to understand the position of the market and help develop an approach for potentially commissioning a Primary Care Information governance advice and guidance support service, together with a named Data Protection Officer. This service will predominantly serve GP practices within the ICB footprint. The main potential responsibilities fall into the following categories (but are not limited to): * IG Policy Support * IG consultancy and support * Data and patient privacy protection * Support for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit compliance Further information is provided in the form of a draft service specification as part of the market engagement questionnaire document. The ICB invites interested providers to complete a market engagement questionnaire as found on the Atamis e-procurement system. Please submit your completed questionnaire by Friday 15th September via Atamis. Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the Atamis system, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome This market engagement is being supported by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the ICB. Additional information: This notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right, and therefore publication or response does not commit the ICB or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Commissioner is looking to establish what interest there might be in providing such a service from suitably qualified, capable and competent organisations. The ICB will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Interested parties should note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an automatic invitation to any subsequent formal procurement, which the Commissioner will consider in due course. Atamis: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the relevant information and market engagement questionnaire, you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page. If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and to be able to submit market engagement questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78d391d3-2d2d-4cb6-bc50-765328fd4b7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/747a8c2b-df3f-46af-939b-c0fe52123b91
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2023Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Mike Pingstone
Contact Email
michael.pingstone@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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