Planning

Computer Aided Dispatch and Electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR) system

SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 Sep 2022 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is planning to procure a Computer Aided Dispatch and Electronic Patient Care Record system. The estimated contract value is £4,500,000. The tender is at the planning stage, and the future notice date is 7th November 2022. The Trust aims to appoint a supplier by early 2023 for a 999 and 111 CAD system and ePCR solution to be operational by September 2024.

This tender opportunity presents prospects for businesses in the industry-specific software package sector, particularly suppliers of CAD and ePCR solutions. Companies registered on the Trust's electronic tendering portal Bravo Solutions will be notified when the tender is advertised. The contract will run for an initial term of 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years. Businesses capable of integrating with the Trust's infrastructure and meeting the required specifications for compatibility and user interface design will be well-suited to compete for this procurement.

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Notice Title

Computer Aided Dispatch and Electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR) system

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice ("PIN") for an upcoming requirement from South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) for a 999 and 111 computer aided dispatch (CAD) system and an electronic patient care record (ePCR) solution. This PIN is to inform the market of the future opportunity, it does not represent an invitation to tender, nor is it a request for formal expressions of interest. A further notice to formally advertise the tender is expected to be issued through Find a Tender Service at a later date. This notice will provide a link to the Trusts eTendering portal and a brief description on its requirements; this information is indicative only. It is anticipated that a Supplier will be appointed early 2023 thus providing a mobilisation period for the system to be installed, tested and operational by September 2024 - the systems will run on the Trust's infrastructure. The contract, once services commence, will be for an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The estimated contract value is for the full 5 years.

Lot Information

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system

The Trust will be seeking a supplier for a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system that is able to facilitate the handling of 999 and 111 call activity via NHS Pathways and is able to integrate with all typical external dependencies such as mobile data terminals, BT EISEC (Enhanced Information Services for Emergency Calls) and the spine. The solution will be expected to be compatible with our current Windows 10 environment, have a modern user interface and take into consideration adjustments for disabilities. It will be required to integrate with the Trust's Power BI reporting solution.

Electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR) solution

The Trust will be seeking a supplier for an Electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR) solution that is compatible with Apple iPads and is able to integrate with external dependencies such as the spine, whilst also integrating with the Trust's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. The solution should take into consideration adjustments for disabilities. It will be required to integrate with the Trust's Power BI reporting solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036b1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026743-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32573000 - Communications control system

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

42961400 - Dispatch system

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48151000 - Computer control system

48180000 - Medical software package

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64216200 - Electronic information services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 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
SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Karen Clark
Contact Email
procurement@secamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230999

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 9BG
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

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