Planning

UHB WMSDE Digital Histology Annotation - PME

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 16:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the "UHB WMSDE Digital Histology Annotation - PME" project, catering to the software-related services category. This planning stage tender is significant for the research capabilities within the West Midlands Secure Data Environment (WMSDE). The process addresses locations within the West Midlands, specifically targeting services delivery in the B15 2GW postal code. An engagement milestone is set, with the deadline for supplier participation on 31st March 2025. Interested suppliers must respond to the market engagement exercise by 14:00 on the same date via the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software services sector, particularly those specialising in digital histology and healthcare research technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a unique avenue for growth through collaboration with a prestigious NHS Foundation Trust. Suppliers that can offer innovative digital solutions to support extensive research and healthcare services within a secure environment are well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering business development and potential long-term partnerships with the Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHB WMSDE Digital Histology Annotation - PME

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital Trusts in England and the West Midlands, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham Chest Clinic, Good Hope Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and various Community Services. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. As an NHS organisation, UHB will see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites UHB currently employs over 20,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. The requirement is for a Digital Histology Annotation Process to be implemented to support research taking place within the West Midlands Secure Data Environment (WMSDE) at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) . Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 14:00 on Monday 31st March 2025. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Please search for C341035

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cb85650-4e9c-48c1-be67-9a122b1198c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2138ba-baac-446c-aad1-55299d961754
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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