Tender

Patient Blood Tracking System

TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

30 Sep 2019 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure a digital Patient Blood Tracking System to enhance the management of blood tracking processes, currently done via paper. This tender is classified under the industry category of surgical tracking and tracing systems (CPV code: 33169500) and falls under the services procurement category. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 30th October 2019. Once awarded, the contract will commence on 1st January 2020, lasting until 31st December 2022, with possible extensions available for an additional three years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in digital health solutions and innovative technology services. SMEs, particularly those focused on developing flexible and inventive digital systems, would be particularly suited to participate in this competitive process, given the Authority's openness to innovative proposals. The successful bidder will not only secure a multi-year contract but also contribute to vital improvements in healthcare service delivery.

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Notice Title

Patient Blood Tracking System

Notice Description

The Authority currently uses a paper based process to track blood. The aim is to Implement a digital blood tracking system to give to ensure we have the right blood, right patient, right place and do the right checks whilst providing full visibility over the process. As well as meeting the requirements set out in the specification, the Authority has included some desirable and optional criteria to allow the suppliers to show innovation, develop the solution and provide flexibility to the Authority's requirements. The contract will be awarded for 3 years following implementation of the system with the option to extend for a further 3 x one year periods. The Authority is conducting the procurement via the ProContract e-tendering portal, where you will find the tender documentation as well as submit any clarification questions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf77c72-2951-4b81-afe1-9180d4b48b47
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33169500 - Surgical tracking and tracing systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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