Planning

All Wales Digital Cellular Pathology Managed Service

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

08 Apr 2022 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating a procurement process for an "All Wales Digital Cellular Pathology Managed Service". This planned tender falls under the healthcare industry and aims to enhance pathology services throughout Wales. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in pre-tender discussions to explore potential collaboration, with a virtual supplier presentation day scheduled for 10th May 2022. Suppliers must register their interest by 29th April 2022 to participate in this event. The address for the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is Alder House, Alder Court, St. Asaph Business Park, St. Asaph, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in digital pathology, image management, and artificial intelligence technologies. Companies well-suited to compete may include software developers, medical imaging services, and firms proficient in voice recognition and data security. Given the comprehensive nature of the requirements—ranging from the implementation of robust digital solutions to adherence to VAT regulations—successful bidders can position themselves for long-term partnerships within the Welsh healthcare system.

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Notice Title

All Wales Digital Cellular Pathology Managed Service

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Procurement Services (NWSSP-ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, are seeking to go out to competitive tender on behalf of NHS Wales for an All Wales Digital Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract. NWSSP-ProcS would like to hold pre-tender dialogue with interested parties who are able to act as a Primary Contractor in a Managed Service Contract arrangement to explore options currently available. Interested parties are invited to express interest by email to Rachel.evans41@wales.nhs.uk and include contact name; company name; telephone number and contact email address. We plan to hold a virtual supplier presentation day with interested suppliers on 10th May 2022, interested suppliers are asked to ensure their interest is registered by no later than 29th April 2022. Suppliers who register their interest will be allocated a 40 minute slot and are requested to present based on the following remit: - How complete image management will be achieved (scanning, interfaces allowing movement across all health boards freely, linkage, and artificial intelligence). - Storage of specimens in the short, medium, and long term. - Image and data security. - Interfacing with the NHS Wales Laboratory Information Management System and Welsh Clinical Portal. - How proposed contract will satisfy VAT regulations and IFRS 16. - Timelines of implementation of an All Wales solution. - Example sites where supplier is a primary contractor of a managed service contract in this contract area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is the intention of the NHS Wales National Digital Cellular Pathology Programme to build on the work of previous phases to proceed with Phase 3 by the introduction of digital capability providing a digitised Digital Cellular Pathology Service for Wales in line with the global direction of travel. This Digital Cellular Pathology service would incorporate:- - The ability for any consultant within Wales, to report and review any case, from any location, at any location, using any device - Full integration into the All Wales Laboratory Information Management System - Full integration into a nationally standardised Voice Recognition System - The routine use of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning Based on this, the remit for the presentation is the following: - How complete image management will be achieved (scanning, interfaces allowing movement across all health boards freely, linkage, and artificial intelligence). - Storage of specimens in the short, medium, and long term. - Image and data security. - Interfacing with the NHS Wales Laboratory Information Management System and Welsh Clinical Portal. - How proposed contract will satisfy VAT regulations and IFRS 16. - Timelines of implementation of an All Wales solution. - Example sites where supplier is a primary contractor of a managed service contract in this contract area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032be9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009550-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48180000 - Medical software package

48314000 - Voice recognition software package

48328000 - Image-processing software package

48329000 - Imaging and archiving system

85111800 - Pathology services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Rachel Evans
Contact Email
rachel.evans41@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1745366822

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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