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Support contract to facilitate the deployment and ongoing maintenance of SPC Charts and Microsoft Application

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (NWSSP) - PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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06 Aug 2024 at 09:51

Award

18 Jun 2024 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, acting on behalf of NHS Executive's Improvement Cymru team, has awarded a support contract to the BCN Group. The contract aims to facilitate the deployment and ongoing maintenance of SPC Charts and a Microsoft Application, specifically the QSI Hive Improvement Application. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique technical and intellectual property expertise of the BCN Group. The contract, valued at £200,000, was signed on 6th August 2024 and will remain active until 31st March 2025, with an option for a one-year extension if needed. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically information systems or technology planning services, and covers the region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services and software development, particularly those specialising in healthcare applications and data visualisation tools. The awarded contract includes development time and training provisions for the Improvement Cymru team, ensuring the transfer of knowledge and expertise. Companies with capabilities in designing bespoke software solutions and providing comprehensive technical support could benefit from similar future tenders. The procurement aligns well with organisations looking to establish or deepen relationships within the public healthcare sector, helping them grow their business by leveraging successful deployments and expert maintenance of critical software applications.

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Notice Title

Support contract to facilitate the deployment and ongoing maintenance of SPC Charts and Microsoft Application

Notice Description

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of NHS Executive's Improvement Cymru team who sought to establish a support contract to facilitate the deployment and ongoing maintenance of SPC Charts and Microsoft Application.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The support contract allows for a customized Improvement Application, known as QSI Hive which was developed for NHS Executive's Improvement Cymru team in 2023 by the BCN Group. The support contract will cover a portion of development time and provide training for the Improvemnent Cymru team and will enable NHS Executive to deploy the application with robust support, instilling confidence in our users regarding the product. Additionally, there is allocated time for upskilling of staff in the contract ensuring the team gain the necessary experience and knowledge to manage and further develop the product internally beyond the contract period. The contract will run until the 31st March 2025 with up to a one year extension option if required by the Organisation.

Procurement Information

The BCN Group was commissioned by Improvement Cymru in early 2023 to develop an application for the Organisation which will be made available to NHS Wales Staff. This application will allow Improvement Projects to be entered and maintained, and to aid in the production of improvement charts and documentation of the improvement process. BCN worked with Improvement Cymru over an 6-8 Month period to develop a bespoke system by working with Improvement Cymru and NHS Wales staff to co-design the application. BCN's significant experience in SPC Charts and therefore, the understanding of how data needs to be collected to ensure data visualisation within the platform has made this process significantly easier. As BCN are the original developer of the product, they possess advanced knowledge, IP and extensive experience regarding its functionality. In contrast, any other company would need to allocate a significant amount of time to thoroughly understand and investigate the existing work to effectively prepare for providing support as well as enter into discussions and agreements with BCN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024632-2024
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

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20241 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (NWSSP) - PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Emma Lane
Contact Email
emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02921501375

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BCN GROUP

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