Planning

Digital Pathology Solution

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

31 Oct 2018 at 16:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Digital Pathology Solution." This initiative aims to address shortages in histopathology medical staff and is supported by the One Dorset Pathology Network, potentially including Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch NHS Foundation Trust. Interested suppliers are invited to engage until 14 November 2018, and the procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages, primarily focused on digital solutions for histopathology services within the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital software solutions, particularly those with expertise in system management and laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly beneficial, as the buyer aims to clarify potential offerings and capital investment requirements. Companies that can deliver innovative digital pathology services, including slide scanning and reporting capabilities, will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Pathology Solution

Notice Description

Overview: Dorset County Hospital is exploring options for a digital pathology solution to support the histopathology department, and mitigate local and national shortages of Histopathology Medical Staff. This work stream is supported by the One Dorset Pathology Network, and whilst this PIN has been issued by Dorset County Hospital there is scope for a Dorset wide offering including Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset County Hospital. Description of the Procurement: Dorset County Hospital would like to explore options for a digital histopathology offering. This should include the scanning and reporting of histopathology slides prepared in our own labs, and the potential for a digital solution for consultant input to MDT meetings. Detail about potential digital solutions is sought to develop a specification of requirements for a digital pathology service that could be expanded to the One Dorset Pathology Network. Additional information: The Purpose of this PIN is to establish interested suppliers. We wish to invite interested parties to discuss this opportunity and to clarify potential offering available and understand the potential capital investment requirement and revenue cost projections. Please contact Jackie.Garland@dchft.nhs.uk to express your interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3e8f378-c275-4ec7-9dd2-ae48494405e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a36911f-1398-417b-bf7b-8b42dd16b07a
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48781000 - System management software package

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2018Expired
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
DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILLIAMS AVENUE
Postcode
DT1 2JY
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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