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WP3941 Datix Incident Reporting System

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WP3941 Datix Incident Reporting System," conducted by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This contract pertains to the clinical governance incident reporting system within the software package and information systems industry, with a focus on services across the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award announced on 21 December 2023. The contract period spans from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027, amounting to £127,000.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those equipped to deliver clinical governance solutions. Large-scale enterprises like SOFTCAT PLC, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplify the type of businesses suited for such complex IT infrastructure projects. While the suitability criteria exclude SMEs and VCSEs, companies operating at scale within the IT services sector may find opportunities to expand their offerings and expertise in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3941 Datix Incident Reporting System

Notice Description

Clinical governance incident reporting system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1300ca7-5235-4e07-bb52-75669ea5dfdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dc04c4b-94b9-40a4-bb3a-c0f254e752d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£127,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 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
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01922 654329

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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