Award

E-rostering system

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

21 Apr 2021 at 16:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, based in Ashford, England, recently awarded a contract for the development and maintenance of an E-rostering system, classified under the software package and information systems industry. The contract, valued at £369,838.80, was awarded through a direct procurement method to Softcat PLC, with the formal award notice published on 21 April 2021. The contract period spans from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2024, indicating a commitment to provide essential technology solutions over a three-year period.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions and information systems. Companies experienced in e-rostering technologies or similar healthcare software systems could leverage this contract by partnering or offering related products and services. The direct nature of the award signifies a streamlined selection process, highlighting the potential for agile businesses to deliver innovative solutions to meet the needs of NHS trusts, thereby fostering growth in the healthcare technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-rostering system

Notice Description

Healthroster system and maintenance provision via Link: IT Solutions 2 Framework Reference SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 via Partner Alliance with Softcat PLC and Allocate Software Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acb784db-4e5d-4f63-b1e3-1295a12100aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4cefef9-d81b-44c8-a427-24da1d24de9c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£369,838 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£369,838 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 2-3 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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