Tender

National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Track and Traceability Systems

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

04 Oct 2021 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting an open procurement process for a National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Track and Traceability Systems. This initiative falls under the medical software package category and is designed to streamline procurement for NHS authorities and other public sector bodies. The tender period concludes on 4th November 2021, while the contract is anticipated to commence on 1st December 2021 and extend until 30th November 2025. Interested suppliers can participate without the need for further competition as this framework allows direct procurement from multiple suppliers in various locations, including the UK and overseas.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in medical software and technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their eligibility for this procurement. By engaging in this framework, companies can not only secure contracts for providing essential track and traceability systems but also expand their footprint within the public healthcare sector, thereby enhancing their market potential and establishing valuable partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Track and Traceability Systems

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service seeks to introduce a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Provision of Track and Traceability Systems which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the system from a multi supplier framework and as such no form of further competition will be required. 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
ocds-b5fd17-d308ee64-9586-4c82-81eb-d558af0fbea4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8beafc1-611b-48ee-bea6-21a714960733
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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