Planning

Trust-Wide Video Consultation Solution

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

17 Aug 2020 at 10:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Trust-wide video consultation solution, aimed at enhancing clinical operations by reducing in-person outpatient appointments. The engagement period ends on 2nd September 2020, which allows potential suppliers to express their interest in participating. This procurement falls under the video conferencing software category (CPV code 48515000) and targets delivery within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the technology and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in video conferencing and telemedicine solutions. Companies that can develop or provide innovative video consultation technologies and support services would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this market engagement exercise, suppliers can showcase their capabilities and refine their proposals before the formal procurement process begins.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trust-Wide Video Consultation Solution

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has a requirement to procure a Trust-wide video consultation solution. This will allow clinicians to conduct all or part of their clinic via video, reducing the number of physical outpatient appointments. The Trust wishes to achieve numerous benefits across a broad range of functionality. However, the priorities lie in reducing the number of face-to-face appointments, improving patient experience and allowing clinicians to work remotely. The Trust wishes to engage with suppliers interested in this requirement. The Trust has prepared an outline specification of objectives and a set of outline requirements and requests that interested suppliers provide indication of how they would envisage fulfilling these requirements. The purpose of this exercise is to allow the Trust to assess the capabilities of the market and to refine its specification and approach to the procurement of this requirement. The response questionnaire and outline requirements documentation can be accessed via the Bravo procurement portal - please refer to the additional information section for further instructions. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to respond participate in this pre-market engagement exercise should respond to questionnaire via the online form on the Bravo Portal by 13:00 on Wednesday 2nd September 2020. https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo reference of online form: ppq__28608 "Trust-Wide Video Consultation Solution (PIN)" How to register: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest and respond to PIN Questionnaire - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Browse the PQQs (there may be more than one page) and select 'pqq_28608' by clicking on it. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; 3. Responding to the Tender - Click'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. *Please note* this is purely a market engagement exercise and any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organizations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. Please note that THIS IS NOT A PQQ and does not represent the commencement of the procurement process, we are using this functionality within the Bravo portal to communicate with interested parties as part of the market engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9aaae24b-c5c6-41d8-9cbd-74726aec87d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62cd472-f74b-4fb9-83bf-d9e5de7e2c75
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 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

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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