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National Framework Agreement for Managed Service for Video Conferencing Solutions

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Apr 2019 at 14:36

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Tender

28 Nov 2018 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a national framework agreement for the provision of a managed service for Video Conferencing Solutions, with a total value of £50 million. This procurement falls under the business services industry and will benefit various NHS authorities and public sector bodies. The framework agreement is structured into two lots: Lot 1 covers generic video conferencing solutions, while Lot 2 is tailored for telemedicine and tele-consultation solutions. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and the contract period commenced on 1st March 2019, running until 28th February 2023. The contract allows suppliers to deliver services across the United Kingdom and beyond, with the initial tender period concluding on 3rd January 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering video conferencing solutions or telemedicine services. Companies specialised in technology, digital services, and healthcare communication would be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework. The open nature of the procurement encourages a diverse range of suppliers to participate, enhancing the competitive landscape and potentially leading to innovative solutions that meet the needs of the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Managed Service for Video Conferencing Solutions

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a national framework agreement for the provision of a managed service for Video Conferencing Solutions which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure a number of services from a multi supplier framework agreement with a catalogue call-off mechanism and as such no form of further competition will be required. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, through its Commercial Procurement Services, has awarded a national framework agreement in two lots: Lot 1. Video Conferencing Solutions (generic solution for all public sector); Lot 2. Telemedicine and tele-consultation solutions (specifically designed for health services but may be used by other public sector organisations); Tenders may be submitted for one or both of the above Lots. Additional information: EU Contract Notice 2018/S 229-524123

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdca90ed-3efa-4767-8862-fe71e335b85f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce9d388-9e0a-4c56-b407-d0fc6458c485
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 4-5 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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER 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
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GDS Digital Services

Internet Videocommunications Limited

Modis International T/A Ajilon Ltd

Xuper Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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