Tender

Project Portfolio Management Solution

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Dec 2024 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure a Project Portfolio Management Solution, classified under the industry category "Project management software package" (CPV: 48331000). The procurement, initiated through an open procedure, is in the active tender stage with a tender end date of 24th January 2025. The total estimated value of the contract is £300,000 GBP, and the solution is to be delivered to the region UKK23 (Taunton). The contract period is set for 1080 days. The submission method requires electronic or written submissions, and bids must be valid until 24th April 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in project management software and related information systems to expand their market presence within NHS frameworks, specifically targeting Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Companies with robust software solutions that can cater to the management needs of diverse projects and integrate with NHS systems will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement process favours suppliers who meet specific eligibility criteria detailed in 'Annex B1 Eligibility', making it critical for suitable businesses to ensure compliance to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Project Portfolio Management Solution

Notice Description

Provision of a Project Portfolio Management Solution for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Project Managers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Project Portfolio Management Solution for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Project Managers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c735
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015008-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48331000 - Project management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Vicky Matthews
Contact Email
vicky.matthews@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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