Planning

UK Forum Discovery Project

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

06 Oct 2023 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Forum Discovery Project procurement process is currently at the planning stage. The buying organisation, NHS Blood and Transplant, aims to purchase a content management system and design services for multiple national/international websites. The procurement seeks to understand budgetary costs, project timescales, sourcing strategy, and business case details. The deadline for suppliers to express interest is 21st October 2023, with future notices planned for 4th December 2023. This opportunity falls under the IT services category and presents a chance for businesses offering software development and consulting services to compete.

This tender issued by NHS Blood and Transplant presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry to grow by providing content management systems and design services. The project focuses on improving websites for organisations funded by the UK Forum, enhancing user experiences and data dissemination. The tender is designed to maximise procurement success by gathering essential information for future tenders. Businesses with expertise in software development and website design tailored for the healthcare sector are well-suited to meet the requirements of this tender and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

UK Forum Discovery Project

Notice Description

NHSBT are exploring the possibility of purchasing a content management system and engaging design and development services to implement and support multiple national/international website.<br/>The purpose of this PIN is to maximize the opportunity for a successful procurement process and eventual acquisition, should the Authority choose to invite competitive tenders from the marketplace in the future.<br/>The Authority hopes to gain an understanding of the indicative budgetary costs; the implementation and project timescales; obtain information for the procurement sourcing strategy and the business case; and finally, to inform the business decision relative to a future procurement process and the project direction.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Systematic Review Initiative (SRI), and Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) are organisations collectively funded by the UK Forum, a collaboration between the four UK Blood Services, and are based in NHSBT. SHOT has their own websites, while SRI operates a sub-site within the JPAC website.

The SRI website focuses on increasing the evidence base for transfusion medicine through systematic reviews and curates two evidence libraries. SHOT serves as the UK's independent inquiry into the serious hazards of transfusion, providing authoritative data and supporting policy development and guideline production.

Both websites suffer from outdated design and poor user and owner experiences. The SRI site is hosted by an external provider with limited functionality and management capabilities. The contract with the provider is set to expire in June 2024. SHOT's website is maintained by another provider but faces similar limitations. Separate user requirement specifications are required for each organisation. Given their similar positions and funding by the UK Forum, addressing the website limitations is crucial for SRI and SHOT to provide better user experiences, improve data dissemination, and optimise learning from hemovigilance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0408bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029593-2023
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

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


CPV Codes

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

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2023Expired
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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
jennifer morgan
Contact Email
jennifer.morgan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7385532114

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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