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Work-Flow Management System License Provision

NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD

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28 Mar 2017 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Work-Flow Management System License Provision," is managed by NHS Commissioning Board and falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 23rd March 2017, and the associated contract period set to run from 3rd April 2017 to 2nd April 2018. The procurement method utilised was through the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 8 Framework Agreement, with a contract value of £39,600. Delivery addresses for the service encompass multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development and IT solutions sectors, particularly those specializing in automated workflow systems. Companies that can offer configurable solutions with functionalities such as approval processes, incident reporting, and user-customizable workflows would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project aims to enhance the efficiency of non-clinical goods and services transactions across NHS England.

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Notice Title

Work-Flow Management System License Provision

Notice Description

Provision of an automated, online work-flow approvals system to be mandated for use within NHS England as a route for all business cases to go processed through in order to gain approval to buy non-clinical goods and services. The key requirements of the work-flow approvals system to include: - A flexible workflow component that can be configured to partially automate and bring existing business processes online. - Approving or reviewing board papers and business cases. - Reporting, reviewing and closing incidents. - A workflow module that is user-configurable without the need for coding. - Multi-stage and multi-directional workflow that maps to NHS England's existing business processes. - Multiple question types and sub questions that are shown or hidden depending on answers to other questions. - The ability to append comments to answers being reviewed, either to request further information or clarify areas of uncertainty. - Ability to upload of attachments to support approval processes. - Configurable email notifications. - Security to restrict workflow to the relevant parties. - User dashboard to review the status of existing approval processes. Additional information: The Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 8 Framework Agreement has been used as the procurement route to acquire NHS England's Work-Flow Management system for Business Case approvals for non-clinical transactions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-840087c6-aa62-4e0d-93e7-0f10b001dd5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8473d2-f293-4ab4-987e-8591b60b4ca2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORESTREAM

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