Planning

Document Scanning Equipment Request for Information

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

05 Oct 2021 at 19:17

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Document Scanning Equipment Request for Information". Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this initiative aims to explore the market for document scanning technology, including hardware and software solutions. A key milestone is the engagement end date set for 26th October 2021, during which interested suppliers must submit their written responses. Additional one-on-one sessions are scheduled for 21st October 2021, allowing suppliers to engage directly with the authority.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scanning services, hardware, and software technology to contribute to NHSBSA's document scanning operations. Suppliers of office equipment and services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative scanning solutions, are well-suited to participate. As NHSBSA seeks to enhance its capabilities and ensure high-quality document management, this engagement could lead to substantial contracts in the healthcare sector, promoting growth and collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Title

Document Scanning Equipment Request for Information

Notice Description

Request for Information for the provision of document scanning equipment consisting of hardware, software and any associated maintenance services. The NHSBSA is one of Europe's specialist healthcare scanning operations with a proven track record of handling, scanning, retrieving and securely destroying documents to create digital records. The NHSBSA scan a variety of documents and this pre-market engagement exercise is to determine the technology (equipment and software) available to help the organisation continue to provide scanning services to our clients. This invitation to participate in the RFI has been published on the Find a Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. At this stage we are seeking high-level input to enable us to assess the market and to inform any future investment and resulting procurement process. Suppliers who register an interest are invited to attend 1-2-1 sessions being held on 21st October 2021. Written RFI responses are requested for 26th October 2021. Interested parties must register an interest in this RFI via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C46514). Suppliers should note that this RFI is a market research exercise only and it is not an invitation to tender or invitation to offer an agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc78a1a8-e9b4-4038-aa65-9805f16e0118
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e385f5f-0939-4b16-ac6d-e70f7944ecce
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30124520 - Scanner document feeders

32546000 - Digital switching equipment

38520000 - Scanners

38650000 - Photographic equipment

44316400 - Hardware

79131000 - Documentation services

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Oct 2021Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
NHSBSA Commercial Services
Contact Email
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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