Tender

Provision of a Fully Managed Digital Messaging Service for The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust .

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

04 Sep 2017 at 16:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking tenders for the provision of a Fully Managed Digital Messaging Service, aimed at enhancing communication within the hospital environment. This procurement, currently in the Tender stage, aims to complete phases 1 and 2 by 28th October 2017, with a closing date for submissions set for 16:00 BST on 18th September 2017. Situated in Harlow, England, this project falls under the Digital transmission apparatus industry category, and will utilise both existing and new display screens to convey crucial information to patients, visitors, and staff.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital communication services, particularly those with experience in bespoke content management and display technologies. Companies capable of delivering rapid content updates and support services will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement guidelines suggest a commitment to inclusivity in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Fully Managed Digital Messaging Service for The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust .

Notice Description

This is an urgent requirement to provide a Digital Messaging Service with phase 1 & 2 to be completed by 28th October 2017 as there is the need to work alongside the other improvement works being carried out at the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust to minimise disruption to patients, visitors and staff. As part of the main entrance and OPD capital upgrade works it is proposed to implement a fully managed digital messaging service that will provide healthcare and local service information to patients, visitors and staff across our three main sites. This will include all the main waiting areas, i.e. outpatient services waiting areas, Emergency Department waiting areas and in-patient ward areas. The contract will utilize six existing screens, but 24 new ones will be required. The Trust requires the following to be delivered as part of the service. * A bespoke, unlimited creative service for the screen displays which conforms to the Trust's brand guidelines, including layouts * Screen management service and! unlimited content management including deployment and monitoring of content * Confirmation that only PAHT desired, approved messaging will appear on the screen * Messages to be updated and refreshed at any time, within a 1 hour turnaround and in 90% of cases, usually within minutes * Instantaneous messaging facility enabling staff to update specific screen message text in real-time e.g. waiting times, trust news. * Support via phone or email for help desk queries to run through simple checklists and triage * Live BBC News/Sport ticker on screen, or own ticker as appropriate * Local weather forecast Tenders must be received via the sourcedogg.com portal by 16:00 BST on 18th September 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37cb0349-bbd1-4aa6-b54c-5fd0e5bf986f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2017 - 28 Sep 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 1QX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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