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Supply of ECNS and LowCode Nurse Triage software to The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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12 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, conducted a tender for the supply of ECNS and LowCode Nurse Triage software to The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Wales. The procurement stage was completed, and the tender was awarded to Priority Solutions Inc. The tender aimed to purchase essential software systems for emergency and urgent care, including features like multiple potential dispositions, customer-modifiable scripts, and cloud-based storage. The contract, valued at £1,023,300 GBP, was signed on 4th October 2021.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for software solution providers, particularly those with expertise in healthcare technology and emergency services. Businesses offering advanced triage software, video conferencing solutions, and audit automation systems are well-suited to compete. The focus on essential requirement systems, compliance scoring, and integration with existing emergency dispatch systems makes this tender ideal for firms looking to expand their presence in the healthcare technology sector. The specific requirements outlined in the tender offer a niche opportunity for companies specialising in tailored software solutions for emergency medical services.

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Notice Title

Supply of ECNS and LowCode Nurse Triage software to The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Notice Description

ECNS and LowCode Nurse Triage software. This software includes elements that are considered essential requirement systems: Multiple potential dispositions over 200 algorithms (emergency and urgent) Multiple layers of customer-modifiable scripts Customer-modifiable Points of Care and integration of Directory of Services Integrates with alternative transportation and destination initiatives. Case management referral options Integrated video conferencing facility that follows the algorithm (cloud-based storage) Cloud-based referral storage Quaternary logic-driven protocols Age-specific clinical triage protocols are broken down into six age groups Open-ended, protocol-based content to fully assure thorough questioning Email, text, and web-based worsening & self-care instructions (cloud-based storage) Automates and digitises the full audit process Hosts data entry, compliance scoring, performance, record keeping on one platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Software Licenses & Maintenance Support: ECNS and LowCode Nurse Triage software. This software included elements that are considered essential Multiple potential dispositions over 200 algorithms (emergency and urgent) Multiple layers of customer-modifiable scripts Customer modifiable Points of Care and integration of Directory of Services Integrates with alternative transportation and destination initiatives. Case management referral options Integrated video conferencing facility that follows the algorithm (cloud-based storage) Cloud-based referral storage Quaternary logic-driven protocols Age-specific clinical triage protocols are broken down into six age groups Open-ended, protocol-based content to fully assure thorough questioning Email, text, and web-based worsening & self-care instructions (cloud-based storage) Automates and digitises the full audit process Hosts data entry, compliance scoring, performance, record keeping on one platform.

Procurement Information

PDC is the only provider of the ECNS and LowCode Nurse Triage software. This software included elements that are considered essential requirements that other suppliers do not have within their existing systems: Multiple potential dispositions over 200 algorithms (emergency and urgent) Multiple layers of customer-modifiable scripts Customer-modifiable Points of Care and integration of Directory of Services Integrates with alternative transportation and destination initiatives. Case management referral options Integrated video conferencing facility that follows the algorithm (cloud-based storage) Cloud-based referral storage Quaternary logic-driven protocols Age-specific clinical triage protocols are broken down into six age groups Open-ended, protocol-based content to fully assure thorough questioning Email, text, and web-based worsening & self-care instructions (cloud-based storage) Automates and digitises the full audit process Hosts data entry, compliance scoring, performance, record keeping on one platform. Allows in-depth analysis of individual incident performance reports, and Individual/Shift/Agency Performance Reports, and Individual/Agency Trends reports. Of particular note: LowCode is the only Nurse Triage system globally that interconnects with WASTs existing 999 dispatch software, Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS). This is essential. LowCode is the only provider of nurse triage software that integrates fully in a bidirectional way with WASTs existing Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD). This is essential. LowCode is the only Emergency Nurse Triage system that is fully compatible with WASTs existing Advanced Quality Assurance (AQUA) software program. This is essential. PDC are the only provider of 24-hour/7-day technical support service for the LowCode Nurse Triage software system. 3rd party services do not provide this support service LowCode is the only Nurse Triage software system recognised by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch as being able to accredit the Centre of Accredited Excellence status (ACE). WAST currently holds non-medical ACE status, and achieving both medial and non-medical ACE is key for organisational reputation within the field of International dispatch and response

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-114513
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=114513
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1745366700

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG407951
    Supply of ECNS and LowCode Nurse Triage software to The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust - ECNS and LowCode Nurse Triage software. This software includes elements that are considered essential requirement systems: Multiple potential dispositions over 200 algorithms (emergency and urgent) Multiple layers of customer-modifiable scripts Customer-modifiable Points of Care and integration of Directory of Services Integrates with alternative transportation and destination initiatives. Case management referral options Integrated video conferencing facility that follows the algorithm (cloud-based storage) Cloud-based referral storage Quaternary logic-driven protocols Age-specific clinical triage protocols are broken down into six age groups Open-ended, protocol-based content to fully assure thorough questioning Email, text, and web-based worsening & self-care instructions (cloud-based storage) Automates and digitises the full audit process Hosts data entry, compliance scoring, performance, record keeping on one platform.

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