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Provision of TRAMS Digital Ordering and Workflow Process Solution

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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20 Feb 2025 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting tenders for the provision of a TRAMS Digital Ordering and Workflow Process Solution. This tender seeks a strategic supplier to support the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) programme in the software package and information systems industry. The procurement is at the tender stage, and the process is being conducted via an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). The project is located in Newport, Wales, with the procurement closing on 2nd April 2025, and delivery of the requirements expected around 18th August 2025. The procurement process includes precise dates for bid submission, opening, and award periods within April 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those experienced in industry-specific software for healthcare settings. Suitable suppliers should be able to handle all aspects of the provided digital services, including supportive software and secure infrastructure. With the requirement to deliver community benefits, this contract also favours businesses that can align with social and economic objectives of the authority. Companies within the software supply and digital infrastructure sector, which are able to comply with stringent regulatory standards, will find this tender especially relevant for expanding their reach and making a substantial impact within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of TRAMS Digital Ordering and Workflow Process Solution

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) are seeking to appoint a strategic partner to deliver a digital ordering and workflow process solution on behalf of the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) programme. The key deliverable for this procurement is a digital ordering and workflow process service that will facilitate customers ordering products from an agreed Medicines Product Catalogue. The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a supplier who is able to deliver all aspects of the service, including: - the software and application support - the resilient and secure hosting and infrastructure support

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) programme is a programme to establish a new Pharmacy Technical Service which will, in essence, be a medicines manufacturing service, whereby customers (typically NHS Wales Health Boards/Trusts) will be placing orders for medicines. The TRAMS programme is a strategic Welsh Government programme delivered in partnership with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and the Health Boards/Trusts to transform Pharmacy Technical Services in Wales. The Minister for Health and Social Services endorsed the new service in an announcement on 17 March 2021. The Digital System Project is one of the main projects that underlines this programme, which has Welsh Government approval. The Digital System will become the backbone, which will underpin the operation of the new Pharmacy Technical Service. The aims of the overall TRAMS programme are: - To enable staff in hospitals and cancer centres to order medicines they need in a timely, safe, and efficient way - To facilitate the smooth operation of the medicine's preparation service with workflow, stock control and manufacturing planning. The new Digital System will not be replacing an existing service and so will be used to support a new Pharmacy Technical Service, enabling medicines to be: - Ordered by pharmacy staff from the hospital, - Manufactured in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, - Quality Assurance checked, - Dispatched, and - Invoiced The key deliverable for this procurement is a digital ordering and workflow process service that will facilitate customers ordering products from an agreed Medicines Product Catalogue. Without the digital ordering system in place, patients will not be able to receive their medicine, including urgent Chemotherapy and post-surgery requirements. The Contracting Authority is seeking a supplier able to deliver all aspects of the service including: - The software and application support - The resilient and secure hosting and infrastructure support

Renewal: Initial contract duration 7 years with the option to extend for a further five years (3+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e561
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006365-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
To be confirmed upon contract end

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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