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National Framework for the Provision of Digital Enablement and Transformation Solutions

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

09 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Tender

19 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for the "National Framework for the Provision of Digital Enablement and Transformation Solutions." This procurement falls within the IT services industry and is focused on establishing a framework to support digital transformation across the NHS and wider public sector in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 23 November 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £10 billion, is currently active and includes a managed service component for scalable technological solutions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and informatics services, particularly those experienced in delivering agile and scalable digital solutions. Suppliers that can provide consulting, software development, and internet support are well-suited to compete. With the NHS continuously evolving to meet digital demands, companies that can demonstrate quality outcomes and effective contract management will have a competitive advantage in this robust procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

National Framework for the Provision of Digital Enablement and Transformation Solutions

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service wishes to establish a new framework to enable and support continued digital transformation within the NHS and wider public sector. The purpose of this Framework is to enable a provider to supply both agile technological solutions and also harness and deliver scalable solutions developed at a local level, under a managed service. The successful supplier will be a provider of technology and informatics services, who will support client organisations in delivering the digital transformation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service wishes to establish a new framework to enable and support continued digital transformation within the NHS and wider public sector. The purpose of this Framework is to enable a provider to supply both agile technological solutions and also harness and deliver scalable solutions developed at a local level, under a managed service. The successful supplier will be a provider of technology and informatics services, who will support client organisations in delivering the digital transformation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02edc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003799-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000,000 Over £10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20224 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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FORTRUS

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