Tender

I.T Support for NHS inform

NHS 24

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Tender

21 Jul 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS 24 is seeking suppliers to provide IT support for NHS inform, Scotland's national health information online resource. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 25 August 2017. This procurement falls under the health industry sector and is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The method of procurement is selective, specifically a restricted procedure, which requires interested parties to submit electronic proposals. The contract period is set to commence on 2 October 2017 and last until 1 October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in website support, agile methodologies, and digital asset management. Companies that can demonstrate strong financial standing and possess the necessary professional qualifications will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on Search Engine Optimisation and user-friendly design, businesses with experience in these areas are particularly encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

I.T Support for NHS inform

Notice Description

NHS inform wishes to procure IT support for the development and maintenance of NHS inform, Scotland's national health information online resource.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS inform is Scotland's national online health information resource and is managed by Health Information Services of NHS 24. The new refreshed website launched in November 2016. Given the high importance of this website within the national health and care information landscape, it is realised as the single point of contact for users looking for relevant content across this area. In order to achieve this, other national and local websites will be likely be migrated to the NHS inform site in order to reduce the clutter of NHS and Scottish Government related health information sites. It is essential therefore that NHS inform has a suitable information architecture and content strategy (including meta data modelling) that supports such significant content developments, as well as presents a findable digital asset to the user. Search Engine Optimisation therefore is another important component of this support award to be considered. NHS 24 is seeking a supplier to work co-productively with them, utilising an agile build methodology (for relevant development components) that will help realise their ambitions for the NHS inform website. The successful supplier will be responsible for the overall website support, allowing NHS 24 Digital Development staff requested level of access to the source code following agreed management principles prior to signature of any agreement. Agreed reporting will be presented each calendar month, highlighting the status of relevant tickets / items as well as all necessary detail to allow NHS 24 to effectively manage the support agreement and any allocation of resource.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000504983
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290278
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS 24
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413374501

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 4ED
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Cardonald
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

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