Tender

IT Support for Primary Care Clusters

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 08:50

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is seeking to establish a contract titled "IT Support for Primary Care Clusters" aimed at enhancing IT services for individual GP surgeries across Wales. This procurement process falls under the main service category and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17th December 2021. Interested parties can access the tender documents through eTenderwales, and further details can be communicated with the contract officer, Deborah Evans, at +44 1745366808.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with experience in supporting healthcare systems and managing data extraction for healthcare compliance. Companies providing IT support, training solutions, or software development that can enhance the operational efficiency of primary care clusters would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to substantial growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Support for Primary Care Clusters

Notice Description

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to establish a contract for IT Support for Primary Care Clusters.Individual GP Surgeries in Wales are currently provided with centralised IT support for their hardware and chosen GP system and software needs. Staff members within surgeries have access to training and local IT experts, as well as software forums such as NVUG and EMIS User Group. However, while Vision and EMIS provide some templates and clinical audits, these remain at a national level, leaving an acknowledged gap in support when addressing QOF, prevalence, LES/DES, NICE, MHRA, prescribing indicators and ad hoc LHB demands for data extraction. In addition to this, there is also a gap when addressing GMS contracts, Cluster Projects, Enhanced Services and Training.The expected key outcomes to be generated via this project are;- Data to support population needs assessment in cluster- Guidelines to support cluster projects- Prevalence data for disease registers in line with GMS contract requirements- Outcome data to support quality improvement activity within cluster- Shared learning in terms of improved ways of working across cluster practices- Attending GP meetings when requiredNOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116427 Please note additional information on this procurement:1. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part or annul the tendering process and not award any contract.2. Bidders should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the ITT and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the Contracting Authority will not negotiate the terms.3. The Contracting Authority will not accept completed ITT's after the stated closing date.4. All documents to be priced (where applicable) in sterling and all payments made in sterling.5. All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders.6. Prospective suppliers should note that NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services is acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale ULHB7. To access the tender documents, please visit the Bravo Solutions etenderwales website under itt_91716(WA Ref:116427)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-116427
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116427
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Deborah Evans
Contact Email
deborah.evans6@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1745366808

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

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