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title: "EPR Comms Consulting"
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# EPR Comms Consulting

Buyer: SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14893a38-89f2-428c-b3ea-d9f18cc6605c

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## Summary

The Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "EPR Comms Consulting" in the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract is for providing communications and engagement consultancy services to assist with the initial implementation of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme. The contract was awarded to Keystream Group Limited and covers various locations including the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked as 'Award' and the contract period spans from 7th October 2024 to 7th January 2025, with a total value of GBP 32,680.32. Notably, the procurement method utilised was a competitive quotation (below threshold), indicative of a limited procurement process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting and software development, to engage with a public health entity. SMEs are especially encouraged to take notice, given the suitability criteria that highlight the inclusion of these enterprises. With the EPR implementation being a critical phase for the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, companies adept at providing robust, short-term consultancy support will find this contract particularly aligned with their growth ambitions. The involvement in such a significant health IT initiative could enhance a company's portfolio and market reputation, paving the way for future opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Communications and Engagement Consultancy services to Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to provide short-term support for the initial implementation of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c68d3f-7512-4ef8-8a17-9a86da108394 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 7 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,680 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 1HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYSTREAM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c68d3f-7512-4ef8-8a17-9a86da108394

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c68d3f-7512-4ef8-8a17-9a86da108394
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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