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National Framework Agreement for Audiology Patient Management Systems

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a multi-supplier National Framework Agreement for Audiology Patient Management Systems, set within the healthcare industry. This tender, classified under the category of software packages and information systems, aims to award contracts for two distinct lots: Lot 1 focuses on the complete system provision, while Lot 2 is centred around ongoing service, maintenance, and support. The tender period concluded on 6th September 2021, following its publication on 3rd August 2021. The total estimated value of the procurement is £15 million, with the contract period spanning from 7th October 2021 to 6th October 2025. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring accessibility for suppliers.

This framework agreement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the software development and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare solutions. SMEs that can provide innovative audiology patient management systems or reliable maintenance services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The multi-lot structure allows bidders to engage with either or both segments of the contract, thus increasing their chances of securing a place in this national framework and expanding their business with the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Audiology Patient Management Systems

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, through its commercial procurement services, wishes to award a multi-supplier national framework agreement with two lots: Lot 1: Provision of Complete Audiology Patient Management System; Lot 2: Provision of Ongoing Service, Maintenance and Support. Lot 2 is expected to be used to award contracts for the ongoing maintenance of an already installed system. Tenders may be submitted for one or both lots. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest and bid for this ITT: 1. Browse to the eSourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities 2. Select the title of the ITT. 3. Review the ITT, Framework Agreement Specification, Prerequisites and List of Eligible Users (you may do this without registering). 4. Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once). 5. Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', Enter your organisation and user details, Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 6. Login to the portal with the username/password. 7. Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) 8. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 9. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 10. Responding to the ITT. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) You can now use the Messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3898b2-f4b1-419d-8d73-b77ed621106a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2021 - 11 Oct 2025 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
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
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

AUDITDATA

Further Information

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