Tender

Provision of a Digital Communication application to 2gether support solutions

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY

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Tender

10 Mar 2023 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure the provision of a Digital Communication application. This opportunity falls under the services category with a contract value of £10,000 GBP. The procurement method being used is an open procedure below threshold. Interested parties can submit their bids until the tender deadline of 17th March 2023. The contract period is set to begin on 1st June 2023 and end on 31st May 2024. The Trust is located in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom within the South East region.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to compete for providing a digital communication app to support 2gether Support Solutions Ltd. Businesses in the application service providers industry category would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. By offering a single-point gateway to key information and company resources, the digital app aims to enhance internal communication for employees. Interested providers are encouraged to register via the Authorities e-Tendering system, Bravo Solution, before the stipulated deadline to participate in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Digital Communication application to 2gether support solutions

Notice Description

2gether Support Solutions was formed in April 2018 as a new, wholly owned subsidiary company of one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust established the company to reflect its strategic aim to secure strong vibrant core facilities and support services for the long term, having signed a 25 year contract with 2gether. Recognising that these services would be best delivered in a new service model, a private independent trading company was formed, and who would build on the existing service model whilst developing opportunities for greater service provision in the future. 2gether Support Solutions Ltd is looking to receive responses from the published ITT for the provision of a digital communication app. The introduction of a digital App that employees can download onto their smartphones. The desire is to make this App a single-point gateway to key information and company resources in order that the App serves as both a virtual noticeboard and company intranet. Additional information: Providers wishing to bid for this opportunity are encouraged to register via the Authorities e-Tendering system, Bravo Solution, website address: https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk Instructions for registering an interest are as follows: a) click 'View current opportunities and notices'. b) locate project: Digital Communication Application c) view documentation located in the attachments tab d) please review and complete the documentation before the deadline stipulated in order to respond.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a4670d6-a50c-4da0-9702-a953d2c9668a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940186cf-a23b-4a6d-ba22-ba549248e73c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD, KENT
Postcode
TN24 0LZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Willesborough
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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