Planning

Digital Inclusion Research Package

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

24 Mar 2023 at 12:44

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), is initiating a tender process for a Digital Inclusion Research Package with a contract value of £20,000. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, and interested organisations must express their interest by 31 March 2023. The service will focus on understanding digital inequalities in maternity in the North East and North Cumbria regions. The contract period is set to start on 1 April 2023, creating opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the social research and health services sector.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in social research and health services to contribute to tackling digital exclusion in maternity care. The contract aims to deepen the understanding of digital inequalities in the specified regions and develop a roadmap for data capture to inform service improvements. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for this project, which requires a mix of research methods, surveys, and collaboration with Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). The deadline for expressions of interest is noon on 31 March 2023, providing potential suppliers with an opportunity to engage with the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Inclusion Research Package

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who wish seek expressions of interest to deliver a Digital Inclusion Research Package for the North East and Cumbria region. The contract will be for a period of 6 months, commencing in April 2023 with a contract value of PS20,000. The service will cover the following areas: North Cumbria, Northumbria, Newcastle, and Gateshead South Tyneside & Sunderland, County Durham and Darlington, North Tees and South Tees. The work package title is "Understanding the scope, scale and impact of digital inequalities in Maternity in the North East and North Cumbria". Overview - aims and expected outcomes Technology has become an almost invisible part of most of our lives. Those in society who can easily access and use a digital device and mobile data can also access essential health-related information and services. However, digital exclusion in maternity is a barrier to women and families accessing timely, relevant, up-to-date information or services using technology and the internet. While our LMNS Equity and Equality Action Plan is informed by robust analysis of equity data, there is a gap in our understanding of the scope, scale and impact of digital exclusion in maternity in the North East and North Cumbria. Where digital inclusion data is available, we are left to infer either its relevance to our region or its application to our maternity and neonatal population. In order to target our resources most effectively and avoid operating from assumption, further information is needed. To that end, we are seeking to support our service improvement capability by commissioning a coproduced report that both provides a snapshot that deepens our understanding of digital inequalities in the North East and North Cumbria and sets out a roadmap for data capture on digital inclusion to inform ongoing learning and action. It's expected a mixture of methods would be utilised which may include desk research, surveys in partnership with MVPs, engagement with nominated staff. Additional information: Any organisations who would be interested in submitting a quotation for this contract must submit an expression of interest by 12:00 noon on Friday 31 March 2023. Only those organisations who express an interest by this this date/time will be invited to submit a quotation. In order to express an interest in this opportunity, organisations must register on the Intend Portal. The In-Tend e-Tendering portal can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home. To register your interest in delivering this service, please confirm by answering the questions on Digital Inclusion Research Package - Expression of Interest (EoI). It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should suppliers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the In-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Friday 31 March 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ea8e49c-447d-4464-9462-add9e3f5c6c7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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