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Contract for the provision of GP Information Technology Support Services to South Region on behalf of NHS South Central and West (SCW)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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22 Jul 2022 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has recently awarded a contract titled "Contract for the provision of GP Information Technology Support Services to South Region" to Healthcare Computing Limited. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on computer support services within the healthcare industry. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award having taken place following a limited procurement method, granted through a single tender action. The contract was signed on 17th June 2022 and is situated in Bristol, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector. Given the current contract has been awarded with a focus on extending existing services, companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the operational needs and technical infrastructures of NHS services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. Opportunities for collaboration or partnership with existing providers, like Healthcare Computing Limited, could also enhance prospects for growth in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of GP Information Technology Support Services to South Region on behalf of NHS South Central and West (SCW)

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for the provision of a GPIT Support Services to to Healthcare Computing Limited through a Single Tender Action in accordance with regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for the provision of a GPIT Support Services to to Healthcare Computing Limited through a Single Tender Action in accordance with regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Procurement Information

Due to historic circumstance, what was North East Hampshire & Farnham CCG and Surrey Heath CCG (now combined into a single Frimley CCG along with East Berkshire CCG) continue to share a common infrastructure with NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG and NHS Portsmouth CCG (maintained by a third-party organisation, Healthcare Computing Limited). The ability for SCW to provide end-to-end support for Frimley CCG is constrained by the fact that two of the three historic Frimley CCGs are connected to this 3rd party infrastructure. The extension of existing services will enable Frimley CCG/ICB to recover from the demands of COVID19, put in place a common infrastructure to support the provision of care and migrate to SCW as the sole provider of GPIT support services. This will provide the CCG/ICB the time required to make an informed decision and commitment to the future arrangements for GPIT support. Frimley CCG has not agreed a service specification or a commitment to undertake a full re-procurement exercise for the services covered by this STA request. It would take a considerable amount time (minimum three months) to agree a service specification for an ITT and a further six to nine months to tender, evaluate and procure a new service provider. There would also be an additional 3 months required to safely transition services across from the incumbent supplier and ensure minimum disruption to clinical delivery. Procurement fully support this request on the basis that it is a risk based decision that ensures continuity of operational services during a critical time for front line services. It ensures that future value for money is maximised on the basis that a more established understanding of the future direction of the service and technical roadmap can be defined With the delay in confirmation about the future of Frimley CCG this has significantly impacted on the original timelines SCW had expected to complete the migration of services. Although work is underway and SCW are fully engaged with the CCG to progress, there is insufficient time to successful develop a robust specification, appraise the marketplace and establish an interim solution. Mobilisation of a new supplier would involve significant technical input and resources to establish the necessary processes and infrastructure required to deliver the service, with no ability to justify or recover any form of investment as it would only be a short-term engagement. Healthcare Computing are also the appointed GPIT support provider for HIOW and directly support the current shared infrastructure, which removes any further complications to the existing contractually relationships and associated liability. With the technical constraints and barriers for any new suppliers to come through and establish the necessary processes within the short term, we are looking to extend existing services in accordance with section 32 of the Public Contract Regulation; Use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication. Specifically, General grounds (2)(b)(ii) which states: competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035504
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020060-2022
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

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20223 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Michael Pingstone
Contact Email
michael.pingstone@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE COMPUTING

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