Tender

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

17 Mar 2022 at 18:10

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Tender

17 Mar 2022 at 18:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a provider for its "Robotic Process Automation (RPA)" project, aimed at enhancing HR services through automation. This tender is classified under IT services and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 21 March 2022. The anticipated contract period is from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, with a total budget of £110,000, inclusive of VAT. Interested parties must possess relevant accreditation and immediate availability for up to 155 days over the contract duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT consulting and software development firms, particularly those with expertise in Robotic Process Automation and experience in the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they have a proven track record and an established relationship with Automation Anywhere. By participating, businesses can contribute to the digital transformation of NHS services while potentially securing a long-term partnership with a key healthcare provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Notice Description

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is operational within KCHFT, primarily HR services with an ambitious programme of work over the next 12 months which will lay the foundation for subsequent years. We have contracted with an RPA solution until May 2023 and will be looking to mid-2022 to procure a long-term RPA solution which will be mainstreamed into IT as an organisational digital enabler. RPA expansion is part of our digital strategy. It has been very successful in HR and significant ROI has already been realised. In order meet our requirements over the next twelve months and beyond we require assistance from an experienced, capable and innovative provider that can help support our journey and partner with us to support RPA development, with a primary focus on creating automations which is currently in our pipeline from established processes. Our chosen partner must have an in-depth knowledge and a close proven working relationship with Automation Anywhere. Experience and knowledge of the NHS and preferable proven history of providing automations within the healthcare sector. Given the requirement's you must have immediate availability, up to 155 days. This will be from April 2022 to March 2023. Security is of the upmost importance and as a minimum provider must hold ISO 27007 - 2013, ISO 27002 - 2013 and would be expected to provide evidence of this and any other accreditations held. The budget for this is PS110,000 inclusive of VAT. Responses that are over this value won't be evaluated. Expressions of Interest and details of requirement are available via the Proactis (Due North) Portal - accessed https://procontract.due-north.com/Login (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). (If you are not registered registration is free).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ee44842-80d1-404c-961b-7b1c1a7bf007
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Annabelle Smith-Whibley
Contact Email
annabelle.smith-whibley@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1233667838

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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