Planning

GP Order Comms

NHS FIFE

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Planning

22 Nov 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the project titled "GP Order Comms" is being led by the buying organization NHS Fife based in Kirkcaldy, UK. The industry category for this procurement is services, with a focus on order communications solutions for GP Practices that can potentially expand to Acute and Community services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, initiated as a tender on the 22nd of November 2023. The key dates to note include the future notice date for communication set for the 31st of July 2024.

This tender by NHS Fife presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare technology sector to provide innovative order communications solutions tailored for GP practices. Companies specialising in healthcare IT services and solutions, particularly those with expertise in patient record management, data integration, and system interoperability, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process aims to enhance communication efficiency within healthcare settings, ultimately improving patient care and operational workflows.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GP Order Comms

Notice Description

The master patient index (MPI) of the GP IT System must be used as the master patient index for the Order Communications application. The MPI must be the only source for finding and creating patient records. The Order Communications application must support the following: CHI number as the primary unique patient identifier Where CHI is not held on the GP IT system it will invoke a search of the local SCI Store or national CHI; The onlyAn alternative primary key is the Home Country index number eg PDS England. Where CHI is not known use temporary number assigned by MPI; The ability to merge records either once the CHI is known or when duplicates are identified. The user must be able to select the patient demographic information from either patient to be included in the merged patient record. All activity associated with both patients must automatically be included in the merged record; Merged records must be forwarded to linked systems such as SCI Store and laboratory and radiology systems; The ability to unmerge records. When unmerging records, all activity associated before the merge must be automatically reattached to the appropriate patient. For any activity that has been completed post merge, the user must be able to select what activity is assigned to which patient; Support for CRN's as secondary identifiers and as a manual record filing number; Support use of the NASH Number/ID and anonymised NASH unique identifier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is notifying suppliers NHS Fifes intention to Procure the existing order comms solution for GP Practices with potential to expand to Acute and Community services. Suppliers are invited to register their interest and advise of potential solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000751169
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493240
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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

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
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS FIFE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fife.itprocurement@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1592657320

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKCALDY
Postcode
KY2 5AH
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Kirkcaldy East
Westminster Constituency
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493240
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