Planning

Clinical Communication Tools for NHS Trusts

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

06 May 2020 at 11:24

Planning

05 May 2020 at 14:27

Planning

04 May 2020 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Clinical Communication Tools for NHS Trusts." This procurement process, which is set to commence in June 2020, aims to establish a framework for NHS Trusts to procure modern communication services across the United Kingdom. A key milestone is the engagement end date on 31 May 2020. The tender falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in developing and providing IT solutions, particularly those that offer communication tools and task management systems tailored to health care. Suppliers capable of addressing critical operational pain points within clinical settings, and who can demonstrate scalable solutions with mobile compatibility, would be well-positioned to compete. Interested parties should submit expressions of interest to the National Commercial and Procurement Hub to participate in this essential initiative, which is particularly timely given the NHS's commitment to phasing out outdated communication methods by the end of 2021.

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Notice Title

Clinical Communication Tools for NHS Trusts

Notice Description

The procuring authority (The Authority) seeks to potentially establish a framework for NHS Trusts to procure communication services on a national basis. The Authority seeks to invite expressions of interest from potential suppliers relating to a procurement process which is intended to commence in June 2020. In Feb 2019, the Secretary of State announced that NHS trusts will be required to phase out pagers by the end of 2021 and to move to more modern communication tools. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need to urgently deliver on this commitment. NHS organisations require dedicated communications and task management systems to enable save staff time by reducing their need to use the historic 'bleep' system or by sending emails. Staff need to share clinical information quickly and securely whilst at work but they should be able to be turned off when not at work. Interventions shall be able to: Address critical pain points for clinical and/or operational teams - Release time for individuals and teams of NHS staff - Enable streamlined care for patients - Support with patients transfer of care - Readily be able to scale widely across the NHS with at least 1 established use case - Have an online presence and/or WebApp available - Be downloaded onto mobile devices or tablet devices Interested suppliers are required to submit their expressions of interest to the National Commercial and Procurement Hub (commercial.procurementhub@nhs.net). Further information will be shared upon submitting the expression of interest. NHSX will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-829b8709-f9f3-4a47-afb7-26b78740d3f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcea9e43-49b0-4ac3-9fea-82ab78790c88
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2020Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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