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Virtual Nursing Pilot

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Apr 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust recently concluded a procurement process for a "Virtual Nursing Pilot" aimed at the New Hospital Programme in England. This initiative falls under the "Software package and information systems" category (CPV: 48000000) and involves the supply, support, setup, and optimisation of virtual nursing camera carts and related software for Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UKK23 region. The contract span is from 26 March 2025 to 25 March 2026, with a possible extension of one additional year. The procurement stage reached completion by 17 April 2025 through a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the specific suitability requirements, and the contract was awarded to Pontem Data Group with a value of £215,395. This contract commenced on 22 January 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare technology solutions, particularly those capable of quickly mobilising and providing tested, innovative equipment in healthcare settings. Companies with a strong background in developing and integrating software and information systems would be well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Pontem Data Group, which successfully secured this contract. Such procurements emphasise the demand for agile and reliable suppliers who can meet specific healthcare criteria and tight deadlines, highlighting the potential for business growth in the competitive healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Virtual Nursing Pilot

Notice Description

Contract for the supply, support, set up and optomisation of 8 virtual nursing camera carts and the associated software and technical set up, for a proof of concept pilot on behalf of the New Hospital Programme (England).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract dates are 26/03/2025 - 25/03/2026 with the option to extend for 1 x 12 months.

Procurement Information

Only suitable provider with equipment tested in a healthcare setting and able to mobilise contract in tight timescales to meet funding criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050481
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015760-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£215,395 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Nicky Keeble
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PONTEM DATA GROUP

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