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title: "RA274535 - X24 - Decision Support Tools: Musculoskeletal Conversations"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)"
published: "2019-11-27"
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# RA274535 - X24 - Decision Support Tools: Musculoskeletal Conversations

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09e0e98d-d18d-46e8-a65a-3c411a908217

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services (SBS), acting on behalf of NHS England, is currently conducting a procurement process titled "RA274535 - X24 - Decision Support Tools: Musculoskeletal Conversations". This tender, classified under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry, aims to select a qualified provider for designing, maintaining, and delivering decision support tools (DSTs) targeted at individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the deadline for clarification questions set for 20th November 2019 at 17:00. Responses to these queries will be disseminated within 48 business hours post-deadline, and the tender period ends on 29th November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and software development, particularly those focused on health technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in designing decision support systems or tools that enhance healthcare delivery are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process allows companies to broaden their influence in the healthcare sector, potentially enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships with NHS organisations.

## Notice

NHS SBS, on behalf of NHS England, is looking for a suitably qualified provider to design, maintain and deliver decision support tools (DSTs) to those with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. - The deadline for clarification questions is 20/11/2019 at 17.00. Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 48 business hours after the deadline. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA274535. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA274535 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ce4a53-8eda-477c-a7c6-47c0cc4ecfeb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2019 at 12:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ce4a53-8eda-477c-a7c6-47c0cc4ecfeb
- 7 Nov 2019 at 17:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ce4a53-8eda-477c-a7c6-47c0cc4ecfeb
- 7 Nov 2019 at 17:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ce4a53-8eda-477c-a7c6-47c0cc4ecfeb
- 7 Nov 2019 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ce4a53-8eda-477c-a7c6-47c0cc4ecfeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ce4a53-8eda-477c-a7c6-47c0cc4ecfeb
  27th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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