Planning

E-Consent Software - Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

24 May 2022 at 08:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an E-Consent Software solution. This initiative aims to replace the existing paper-based consent forms with a digital platform, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care within the NHS. The engagement period is set to close on 16th June 2022 at 13:00, with responses being gathered via the Bravo Portal. The procurement falls within the document management software category, particularly targeting suppliers in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for technology firms, particularly those specialising in healthcare software solutions and digital transformation. Companies that can offer scalable and secure electronic consent management systems, along with ongoing support and maintenance, will be well-positioned to contribute to this NHS Trust's goals. The move towards paperless operations opens pathways for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software sector, especially those that focus on enhancing clinician and patient interactions through innovative digital tools.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Consent Software - Market Engagement

Notice Description

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to engage with suppliers interested in its upcoming requirement for an E-Consent Platform. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust ("UHB") is one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts that runs the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham Chest Clinic, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, Solihull Hospital and various community services across the region, and is one of the highest performing Health organisations in Europe with a proven international reputation for its quality of care, information technology, clinical education and training and research. The Trust is looking to source a solution from suppliers which replaces the current paper-based ways of working with technological solutions for taking consent from patients prior to examination or treatment electronically. This will aim to reduce pressure on Clinicians; improve operational performance; improve patient outcomes and improve ways of working for staff. Furthermore, in October 2022, UHB will be opening the Ambulatory Care and Diagnostics Centre at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. As this will be a paperless environment, the taking of consent will need to move away from paper forms. Clinicians at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) currently use a paper-based form for taking consent from patients prior to examination or treatment. The form is then placed in paper notes where they are still in use, or uploaded to the electronic paper record (EPR) where this is available. In 2018, before the Covid-19 pandemic in 2018, there were over 100,000 procedures undertaken at UHB hospitals which required consent to be taken. Although this figure has dropped during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is anticipated that this figure will increase again, particularly as UHB addresses the current backlog of patients awaiting procedures. As well as the requirements which are detailed in the direct PQQ link provided, The Trust is also seeking an overview on the management and support that can be provided on an on-going basis from interested suppliers. This exercise is intended to provide potential bidders with the opportunity to review the Authority's Briefing Document and to provide information regarding the services they can offer that could meet these outline requirements. This builds on the Authority's commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final specification and determine the appropriate route to market in a fair and transparent manner. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Bravo Portal by 13:00 on Thursday 16th June 2022. Bravo reference of online form: pqq__28691 - E-Consent Software - Market Engagement Direct link to response form: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/848968350180F52DCF75

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b438c4ec-5a11-4903-b377-bedd60cf27b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816282f4-f278-4f06-9ee1-78e773104a02
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

48311000 - Document management software package

48312000 - Electronic publishing software package

48611000 - Database software package

48612000 - Database-management system

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

48783000 - Content management 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
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2022Expired
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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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

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