--- title: "National Framework Agreement for a Managed Service for the Provision of Digital Transformation Solutions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a197ffc-05f1-44d9-9277-044d9a304632" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a197ffc-05f1-44d9-9277-044d9a304632" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a197ffc-05f1-44d9-9277-044d9a304632.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a197ffc-05f1-44d9-9277-044d9a304632.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2018-08-28" --- # National Framework Agreement for a Managed Service for the Provision of Digital Transformation Solutions Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a197ffc-05f1-44d9-9277-044d9a304632 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a197ffc-05f1-44d9-9277-044d9a304632) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a197ffc-05f1-44d9-9277-044d9a304632.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to establish a National Framework Agreement for a Managed Service for the Provision of Digital Transformation Solutions, aimed at enhancing digital capabilities within the NHS and broader public sector. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th September 2018. The framework will allow the successful provider to deliver both agile technological solutions and scalable local solutions. This opportunity falls under the IT services and computer equipment industry categories and is designed for delivery across the UK and beyond. This tender presents significant opportunities for technology and IT services businesses, particularly those that can demonstrate capability in digital transformation and agile solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework is structured to accommodate smaller providers capable of delivering innovative solutions. Businesses aligned with the technology and informatics sectors, especially those experienced in supporting public sector clients, will find this tender particularly suitable for expansion and collaboration within the growing digital landscape of the NHS. ## Notice The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service wishes to establish a framework to enable and support digital transformation within the NHS and wider public sector. The purpose of this Framework is to enable a provider to supply both agile technological solutions and also harness and deliver scalable solutions developed at a local level, under a managed service. The successful supplier will be a provider of technology and informatics services, who will support client organisations in delivering the FYFV technology vision. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service anticipates appointing the highest scoring Tenderer (which has met the minimum requirements which are set out in these ITT documents) to supply the services detailed within the specification at SCHEDULE A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT SPECIFICATION. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8248b26-43de-4a15-8b16-34c7bd9a2d5a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2022 | | 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 28 Aug 2018 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8248b26-43de-4a15-8b16-34c7bd9a2d5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8248b26-43de-4a15-8b16-34c7bd9a2d5a 28th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d1d23f9-6fbc-4aef-8468-fb266038a7b4 List of potential framework users - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dd6623f-5b73-443b-95e0-b588e16a4d47 ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1580acc-fe0d-4d6a-a7b8-3e00d8b23de4 Framework Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9056aa99-164e-4450-8d37-29f066ed797d Framework Pre-requisites - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk Full ITT documentation and bid submission ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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