Tender

Cancer Information System - Termination of contract notice

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Mar 2025 at 12:28

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20 Feb 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a Cancer Information System (CIS) to support the management of the entire cancer pathway, including referrals, ongoing treatment, self-supported management, and screening/surveillance of liver and lung cancers. The procurement falls under the 'clinical information system' industry category. The tender stage is currently active, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The procurement process invites electronic submissions and written submissions via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 12th April 2025. This tender is anticipated to provide a contract valued at £2,160,000, with a 1800-day contract period plus a potential 24-month renewal option. The entire process, including the submission of interest, questions, and obtaining tender documents, is managed through the Atamis portal.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for software and information system providers with experience in delivering comprehensive clinical information systems. Suitable businesses include those specialising in healthcare IT solutions, clinical pathway management software, and digital health platforms capable of supporting extensive patient data management and integration with national health services. Companies that can meet the specified requirements and offer innovative solutions for managing cancer treatment pathways are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the contract allows participation by other public sector bodies in Kent and Medway, expanding business opportunities within the region.

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Notice Title

Cancer Information System - Termination of contract notice

Notice Description

Due to technical difficulties and the availability of the tender documents. Please note that this notice has been terminated and will be re-issued as a new notice at a later date. Suppliers wishing to be considered under a new exercise will be required to follow the new notice instructions in order to participate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent & Medway Cancer Collaborative (KMCC), which is comprised of 4 separate acute NHS Trusts in Kent & Medway invite expressions of interest for suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of a Cancer information System. The system must support management of the entire cancer pathway including referrals for suspected cancer, ongoing treatment of confirmed cancers, self supported management pathways (including remotely accessible using NHS login, patient portal), HNA, treatment summaries and screening/surveillance of liver & lung cancers. Further information and a full specification will be detailed in the tender documents. Please note the contracting authority is East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

Renewal: up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008032-2025
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

48814400 - Clinical information system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 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
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Senior Category Manager, Pathology and IT
Contact Email
hannah.greening@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 3NG
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

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