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Clinical Communications Gateway Support and upgrade services - National Services Scotland

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S

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23 Mar 2021 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Clinical Communications Gateway Support and Upgrade Services" is conducted by the Business Services Organisation I T S, representing the NHS in Scotland. Categorised under IT services with a focus on consulting and software development, this procurement is centred in the UK. The procurement method is classified as limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £220,000 and currently active, was signed on 18 March 2021, with the overall procurement status now complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT and software support services, particularly those with experience in healthcare systems and interoperability solutions. Businesses that understand the operational needs of clinical communications systems and have the capability to deliver responsive support and upgrades to existing platforms would be well-positioned to compete. Given the importance of the Clinical Communications Gateway in facilitating secure and timely referrals within the NHS, successful bidders can expect to contribute to vital improvements in patient care and workflow efficiency.

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Notice Title

Clinical Communications Gateway Support and upgrade services - National Services Scotland

Notice Description

The CCG system was designed and developed by the NHS in Scotland - National Services Scotland (NSS). Ownership and technical knowledge of the system rests only with NSS. The software is also used in Scotland and Wales and NSS undertake all services to ensure commonality across the user base.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Clinical Communications Gateway (CCG) was developed and is supported by National Services Scotland - a Pubic Body providing services to the NHS in Scotland. NSS have provided the system to the HSC and is used to send and track electronic referrals between GPs and secondary and community care services. NSS provide application system support and upgrade services to the HSC. CCG has brought significant benefits to the referral process in recent years. It helps ensure the secure and timely delivery of accurate patient referral details so improving the service to patients. The HSCB has mandated the use of CCG for all referrals from GPs to consultant led services. A failure to continue with the system would have a very significant impact on patients, GPs and staff in secondary and community care settings.

Procurement Information

The CCG system was designed and developed by the NHS in Scotland - National Services Scotland (NSS). Ownership and technical knowledge of the system rests only with NSS. The software is also used in Scotland and Wales and NSS undertake all services to ensure commonality across the user base.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029e63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005874-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S
Contact Name
Catherine Fegan
Contact Email
cathy.fegan@hscni.net
Contact Phone
+44 2895362561

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4JE
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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