Award

Remote Advice and Guidance Communication Solution and Access to Expert Clinical Advice

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Tender

16 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking to procure a Remote Advice and Guidance Communication Solution and Access to Expert Clinical Advice. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves the NHS as the buying organization. The contract falls under the 'Health' industry category and is located in Cardiff, UK. The deadline for submissions is set for September 19, 2022. The main procurement method is an Open Procedure.

This tender opportunity for a communication solution in the healthcare sector can benefit businesses specializing in services related to remote advice and healthcare communication technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing secure communication systems tailored for clinicians could find this tender particularly suitable for growing their business. The procurement process offers a chance for businesses to contribute to improving healthcare services through innovative communication solutions.

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Notice Title

Remote Advice and Guidance Communication Solution and Access to Expert Clinical Advice

Notice Description

Procure a system to support the delivery of a remote advice and guidance communication solution to clinicians in Wales and through the solution clinicians will be able to securely access the resources of expert clinicians.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overall project scope is to procure a communication solution to deliver a remote advice and guidance service to Wales. The system must enable the delivery of simple and auditable communications between users and health providers across and within organisations. The service will function within all areas of primary, secondary, and community care, and mental health and learning disabilities services. Key elements include: Providing a bespoke directory of service based upon location and professional groups. Ability to configure services to support pan-Wales national services. Providing the potential to link with social services and local authority services to support whole system communications. Live reporting via a configurable dashboard. Provide a digital record of advice and guidance provided to users for use in clinical audit, service evaluation, education and appraisal in line with Information Governance requirements.

Options: Options for additional services as described in the Invitation to Tender

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months, in whole or in part.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-124067
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124067
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approximately 3 years from the publication date of this notice, or 5 years if the agreement is extended.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementservicesenquiries@wales.nhs.uk, theresa.evans3@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSULTANT CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG408260
    Remote Advice and Guidance Communication Solution and Access to Expert Clinical Advice - Procure a system to support the delivery of a remote advice and guidance communication solution to clinicians in Wales and through the solution clinicians will be able to securely access the resources of expert clinicians.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR435270
    Remote Advice and Guidance Communication Solution and Access to Expert Clinical Advice - Procure a system to support the delivery of a remote advice and guidance communication solution to clinicians in Wales and through the solution clinicians will be able to securely access the resources of expert clinicians.

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