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Intranet Platform and Staff App

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Jun 2024 at 17:56

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Tender

08 Aug 2023 at 16:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust has completed a procurement process for an Intranet Platform and Staff App services solution. The contract, awarded to Super Smashing Limited (t/a Blink), is valued at £333,590. The contract commenced on 2nd April 2024 and will last for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extension up to a total of five years. The Trust followed the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement was for IT services in the consulting, software development, and Internet support category.

This tender by the Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies with expertise in providing intranet solutions, hosting, and support services aligned with NHS Digital security requirements can compete. The contract was awarded based on quality (80%) and price (20%) criteria. The successful bidder, Super Smashing Limited, will need to deliver a modern, functional intranet platform meeting specified requirements and will be expected to maintain high standards of service quality and cost-effectiveness throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intranet Platform and Staff App

Notice Description

Provision and implementation of an Intranet Platform and Staff App Services solution, in addition to associated hosting and support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust has awarded a contract for the provision and implementation of an Intranet Platform and Staff App Services solution, in addition to associated hosting and support services.

The current Intranet platform is over seven years old, and the Trust is therefore looking to secure a new, modern functioning intranet to transform how it communicates and engages with the work force. Required areas of improvement include:

* Improved technical features and capability;
* An improved search function;
* A central contact directory; and
* Compatibility with accessibility legislation and NHS Digital security requirements.

The contract commences on 2nd April 2024, and is awarded for an initial period of three (3) years until midnight of the 1st April 2027, with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) years, subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Trust. The duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total.

The Trust has procured this contract following the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. The Trust is awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification. The Trust has utilised the NHS Standard Terms & Conditions for Services Contract.

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for a period of three (3) years until 17th December 2026, with an option to extend for two (2) additional periods of one (1) year, subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ee08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019588-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

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

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£333,590 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESFORD
Postcode
ME20 6WT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Larkfield
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Super Smashing Limited (t/a Blink)

Further Information

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