Tender

Early Market Engagement - Potential Future Provision of a Teledermatology Platform

NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

24 Jan 2025 at 14:55

Planning

24 Jan 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (NHS Norfolk & Waveney ICB) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to engage with them for the potential future provision of a Teledermatology platform to health care professionals across NHS Norfolk and Waveney. This early market engagement exercise is currently in the Planning stage, with the deadline for soft market testing responses set for 12:00 hours on Friday, 31st January 2025. The procurement process is aimed at covering various locations including three acute NHS Trusts, five to six Community Diagnostics Centres, and 106 GP practices within the Norfolk and Waveney region. The Teledermatology platform falls under the IT software package category (CPV code: 48517000). Feedback on associated licensing fees, implementation costs, and ongoing costs is being sought during this stage. The procurement follows obligations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the new Procurement Act 2023 and will ensure current services remain in place during the period.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development and healthcare technology. Companies focusing on software supply services (CPV code: 72268000), particularly those experienced in health service platforms, will find this tender suitable. The engagement aims to gather insights on cost structure and deployment feasibility, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in large-scale deployment and support of telehealth solutions. Additionally, it opens avenues for growth within the healthcare sector by providing future potential contracts and partnerships with NHS bodies in the region. By participating in this market engagement, businesses can position themselves as key players in the rapidly evolving telehealth field, thus enhancing their market presence and gaining valuable insights for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Early Market Engagement - Potential Future Provision of a Teledermatology Platform

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to engage with the ICB for the potential future provision of a Teledermatology platform to health care professionals across NHS Norfolk and Waveney <br/><br/>The Commissioner is currently reviewing options for the potential implementation of a Teledermatology Platform across a population of approximately 1.1 million in the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System. The sum of activity for Dermatology services across the region for 2023-2024 has been approximately 80,000. <br/><br/>The purpose of this advert is to provide early notification of the potential opportunity and to seek market feedback in relation to the potential costs. <br/><br/>We seek information in relation to the following:<br/>1. Licensing Fees:<br/>o Covering 3 acute NHS Trusts.<br/>o Including 5-6 Community Diagnostics Centres.<br/>o Supporting 106 GP practices.<br/><br/>2. Implementation Costs:<br/>o Any setup or deployment fees.<br/>o Costs related to training or onboarding.<br/><br/>3. Ongoing Costs:<br/>o Annual maintenance or support fees.<br/>o Fees for updates or additional services.<br/><br/>Please note that any costs provided are indicative only and will not form part of any future procurement process. Any costs received will be anonymised.<br/><br/>The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is by 12:00 hours on Friday 31st January. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. <br/><br/>Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB's procurement obligations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the new Procurement Act 2023 and may be advertised openly to all or the Commissioner may select an appropriate framework agreement.<br/><br/>To respond please use the messaging function or the optional response template with the Atamis Procurement Portal - Project reference C333635. Please access via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the Atamis e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C333635. <br/><br/>Please note that we are unable to enter into direct discussions with one or more potential suppliers. If you do have any questions please submit via the messaging function within the Atamis Portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to engage with the ICB for the potential future provision of a Teledermatology platform to health care professionals across NHS Norfolk and Waveney

The Commissioner is currently reviewing options for the potential implementation of a Teledermatology Platform across a population of approximately 1.1 million in the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System. The sum of activity for Dermatology services across the region for 2023-2024 has been approximately 80,000.

The purpose of this advert is to provide early notification of the potential opportunity and to seek market feedback in relation to the potential costs.

We seek information in relation to the following:
1. Licensing Fees:
o Covering 3 acute NHS Trusts.
o Including 5-6 Community Diagnostics Centres.
o Supporting 106 GP practices.

2. Implementation Costs:
o Any setup or deployment fees.
o Costs related to training or onboarding.

3. Ongoing Costs:
o Annual maintenance or support fees.
o Fees for updates or additional services.

Please note that any costs provided are indicative only and will not form part of any future procurement process. Any costs received will be anonymised.

The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is by 12:00 hours on Friday 31st January. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements.

Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB's procurement obligations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the new Procurement Act 2023 and may be advertised openly to all or the Commissioner may select an appropriate framework agreement.

To respond please use the messaging function or the optional response template with the Atamis Procurement Portal - Project reference C333635. Please access via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the Atamis e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C333635.

Please note that we are unable to enter into direct discussions with one or more potential suppliers. If you do have any questions please submit via the messaging function within the Atamis Portal. Additional information: Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB's procurement obligations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the new Procurement Act 2023 and may be advertised openly to all or the Commissioner may select an appropriate framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d609
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002565-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
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 NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.bailey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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