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title: "GB-Luton: The Provision of a Point of Care Tool"
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# GB-Luton: The Provision of a Point of Care Tool

Buyer: LUTON AND DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c210dfb-20f5-489d-b37a-bb1962b84f7b

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## Summary

The Luton and Dunstable Hospital is conducting an open tender for "The Provision of a Point of Care Tool", classified under software packages and information systems. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 5th March 2019. The contract's value is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum bid value of £50,000. The successful provider will deliver services to the East of England, commencing from 1st April 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs), as stated by the contracting authority. Those with expertise in developing accessibly designed clinical software or digital health solutions would be well-suited to compete. Companies presenting innovative technologies that streamline clinical decision-making in healthcare settings are encouraged to engage with this procurement, as it aims to bolster patient care through a comprehensive, peer-reviewed evidence base.

## Notice

Our current Point of Care tool is used by the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, covering gaps in service for clinical decisions. The tool will be used by clinicians to support and inform patient care, especially where rare conditions are presented in the hospital or community access locations. We need a platform that is easily accessible, provides the fullest breadth of coverage, and displays synthesised and summarised evidence-based content, written by renowned subject experts. As a University Hospital it is essential this product is recognisable to our users and that all content has been peer-reviewed. All content must be the latest available evidence on all subjects covered, easily referenced and with clear attribution of authors and date of publications. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002d0a4a-9c2f-40b2-ba4d-af89eb7f1aab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | LUTON AND DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU4 0DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Poets |
| Westminster constituency | Luton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002d0a4a-9c2f-40b2-ba4d-af89eb7f1aab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002d0a4a-9c2f-40b2-ba4d-af89eb7f1aab
  19th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=378038702
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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