Award

Virtual Wards - Hardware, Software and Associated Services

NORFOLK COMMUNITY HEALTH & CARE N H S TRUST

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Award

10 Aug 2023 at 11:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, as part of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, has awarded a contract for Virtual Wards Hardware, Software, and Associated Services. The procurement valued at £975,000 falls under the Health services category and was carried out through a selective procurement method, with a tender period closing on 31st March 2023. The contract spans from 1st June 2023 to 31st March 2025, aimed at enhancing Urgent and Emergency Care operations in the East of England region.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for service providers with expertise in hardware, software, and associated services, particularly those in the health sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSE) are well-suited to participate. Businesses interested in supplying to the healthcare sector and delivering innovative solutions for improving patient care and operational efficiency would find this tender highly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Wards - Hardware, Software and Associated Services

Notice Description

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, acting on behalf of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, has awarded a contract for the provision of Virtual Wards Hardware, Software and Associated Services. The virtual wards service has been developed to support the increasing Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) operational pressures, reducing demand for acute bed capacity across the Norfolk & Waveney system and improving patient flow. The expansion of virtual ward capacity is a key component in the Norfolk & Waveney system plans to address UEC pressures whilst at the same time improving the patient experience and care. The procurement, for the provision of hardware, software and associated services (logistics, data and infection control cleansing) has been made via the Spark DPS platform for an initial two year term with the option to extend by a further one year period - to establish the new service offering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a80f5692-3f2c-4c4d-9318-a7bfe9e41b05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c6d497-e0fa-4e53-a003-04abb94bebbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COMMUNITY HEALTH & CARE N H S TRUST
Contact Name
Steven Worley
Contact Email
steven.worley@nchc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01603 785866

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 3TU
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEEBRIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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