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title: "Online and Virtual Consultation Services NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB"
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buyer: "BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST"
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# Online and Virtual Consultation Services NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24aa1ded-b41a-4fc2-bf23-8164b74dd707

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Online and Virtual Consultation Services NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB" involves the buying organisation Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, based in Sunderland, England. This project falls under the Information Technology Services category, specifically focusing on digital healthcare solutions within North West, East Midlands, and West Midlands regions. The procurement stage is now complete with the contract awarded on 17th September 2024 to Blinx Healthcare for a total value of £2,500,000. The project will span from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2029. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, catering to the evolving needs of general practice influenced by recent healthcare trends and policy reports.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in technology and healthcare services. Businesses that can offer innovative digital health solutions will find this contract highly relevant, considering the current demand for advanced consultation services in the public health sector. The scope for implementing cutting-edge virtual consultation technologies can broaden the market reach for tech-centric companies focusing on healthcare improvements, helping them establish a strong foothold in the NHS system.

## Notice

Birmingham and Solihull ICB, in conjunction with its practice membership and the newly form GP Provider Support Unit are seeking to procure the first in what is hoped is a catalogue of service that meet the needs and demands of modern general practice and the diverse populations they serve. Noting that over the last 10 years the face of general practice and the demands have changed immeasurably. Notably a significant increase in demand on the primary care system post pandemic combined with the concepts of the Fuller and Hewitt reports that move towards a place based connected model of care. These facts combined drive a new and exciting approach to the digital enablement of care that are contained within this Online and Virtual consultation service. Note awarded values are maximum values.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58a8820-7b8d-4836-bce0-b4cf673c7076 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLINX HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58a8820-7b8d-4836-bce0-b4cf673c7076

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58a8820-7b8d-4836-bce0-b4cf673c7076
  26th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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