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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Commercial Solutions is extending an existing Framework Agreement for Patient & Healthcare Communications & Related IT Services, initially set to expire on 25 February 2025, by an additional six months due to delays in the Procurement Act 2023. This extension will allow for a new tender starting at the end of February 2025. The framework covers a wide array of services under the CPV code "72000000," including Patient Messaging Services, Medical Messaging Application (Pager Replacement), Kiosk Display (Digital Signage), Patient Check-In Management System, Patient-Friendly App Development, Video Conferencing Systems, and Bespoke Services. The services are required across various regions in the UK, and businesses are advised to prepare for tender submissions by February 2025.

This contract extension presents substantial opportunities for companies in IT services, telecommunications, and software development sectors. SMEs and larger enterprises alike could benefit from participating in this tender, as it includes a diverse range of services required by NHS and potentially other public sector organizations. Businesses that can provide solutions such as interactive voice response software, telecommunications services, video conferencing systems, mobile device management, and patient-friendly applications should strongly consider competing for this framework. Being awarded part of this framework could lead to significant business growth and enhanced market presence within the public healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Patient & Healthcare Communications & Related IT Services

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement was to appoint a number of suppliers who specialise in patient and healthcare communications and related IT services to a framework agreement for the NHS and, potentially, other public sector organisations. The authority recognises that the expertise required will exist both nationally and at a local level and aims to be as inclusive as is practicable in order that the awarding authority has the most appropriate resource available.

Lot Information

Patient Messaging Services

Patient Messaging Services will provide Contracting Authorities with a means of sending 2-way messages for appointment reminders and medical test results. The service will include but not be limited to Voice calls; Mobile data connectivity; Mobile e-mail; Mobile data applications; Mobile Device Management; Video services including the administration of mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops when linked to the corporate network.

Medical Messaging Application (Pager Replacement)

Medical Messaging Application (Pager Replacement) is a service that helps Contracting Authorities replaces their existing pagers and replace them with a secure platform that will allow healthcare professionals to communicate with each other via mobile devices, or via a desktop-based application. The service includes but is not limited to - Voice calls; SMS; Voicemail services; Mobile data connectivity; Mobile e-mail services; Mobile data applications; Mobile Devices Management; including the administration of mobile devices; such as smartphones, tablets and laptops when linked to corporate network.

Kiosk Display (Digital Signage)

Kiosk Display (Digital Signage) is a service that allows Contracting Authorities to be able to purchase a secured on-site platform to display or projection relevant and approved information from the Trusts/Hospitals for the use of all users including Patients, Staff and Visitors.

Patient Check-In Management System

Patient Check-In Management Systems is a service that Contracting Authorities can use to provide a secured platform for all patients to confirm their check-in for all pre-booked appointments engagements. This service is easy to understand and can communicate securely with other software used by the Contracting Authority.

Patient-Friendly App Development

Patient-Friendly App Development service will allow a Contracting Authority to develop patient-friendly mobile applications that will be compatible with multi-platforms such as Windows, iOS, Android and Kindle

Video Conferencing System

The Video Conferencing System service will provides state-of the art video conferencing system for in-patients, out-patients, administrative and clinical services. The video conferencing system should be easy to understand, navigate and used by Patients irrespective of age, gender and ability/disability and compatible with existing telecommunication applications.

Bespoke Services

Bespoke services is a multi-functional lot that may comprise any of the services in Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, and Lot 7 or as may be specified by a Client (i.e. a customer organisation which may be an NHS Trust, individual clinic, GP surgery or any other user of the framework agreement).

This is an existing Framework Agreement enabling access to a range of pre-tendered professional services to deliver Patient and Healthcare Communications Services.

The scope of services is as follows: Lot 1: Patient Messaging Services Lot 2: Medical Messaging Application (Pager Replacement) Lot 3: Kiosk Display (Digital Signage) Lot 4: Patient Check-In Management System Lot 5: Patient-Friendly App Development Lot 7: Video Conferencing System Lot 10: Bespoke Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ada0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001967-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

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


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30231300 - Display screens

31682230 - Graphic display panels

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

39133000 - Display units

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48512000 - Interactive voice response software package

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

48983000 - Development software package

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64216100 - Electronic message services

64216120 - Electronic mail services

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

72212515 - Video conferencing software development services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£705,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2021 - 25 Aug 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Commercial Solutions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

BTS Holdings Ltd

BTS Holdings plc

Barrier Networks

Barrier Networks Ltd

Exponential-e Limited

Healthcare Communications UK Ltd

Healthcare Communications UK Ltd T/A IMIMobile Europe Ltd

Hill-Rom Ltd

Hill-Rom Ltd T/A Hillrom

Hospital Services Limited

ICNH Ltd trading as DrDoctor

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Intouch with Health Ltd

Multitone Electronics PLC

Netcall Technology Limited

Softcat plc

Stanley Security Solutions Ltd

Visionable Ltd

ZIVVER B.V.

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