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title: "National PEWS Beta Digital Specification"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48a0b78e-0780-40dc-921a-acdb9591e000"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2023-05-04"
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# National PEWS Beta Digital Specification

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48a0b78e-0780-40dc-921a-acdb9591e000

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## Summary

The National Systemwide Paediatric Observations Tracking Programme (SPOT), led by NHS England, is initiating a tender process for the National PEWS Beta Digital Specification in the health services category. The tender stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key engagement milestone set for May 16, 2023. Interested parties can participate in a virtual market engagement event scheduled for May 17, 2023, to understand the draft beta version feedback process. Suppliers with expertise in digital solutions for NHS Trust early warning scores systems are encouraged to engage with this opportunity for collaboration.

This tender by NHS England presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to contribute to the development of a national standardised Paediatric Early Warning system. The location of the procurement is in Leeds, United Kingdom, with a focus on the health services sector. Businesses specialising in digital health solutions and interoperable tracking systems within inpatient settings are well-suited to compete for this contract. The final digital specification resulting from this tender will provide a standardised method for detecting and tracking deteriorating children, enhancing patient care within NHS Trusts across England.

## Notice

The National Systemwide Paediatric Observations Tracking Programme (SPOT) is currently developing a standardised national Paediatric Early Warning system (PEWS), with the aim of creating a national standard for supplier platforms that facilitates a standardised and interoperable method of tracking and detecting the deteriorating child. This PEW system has initially been designed to be used within an inpatient setting. In preparation for the upcoming release of a National PEWS Beta Digital Specification we would run like to run a market engagement event to engage with potential suppliers for NHS Trust early warning scores systems. There will be a virtual event on the 17th May 2023 at 3:30-5pm for suppliers to attend to understand the proposals for digital specifications and the process for feedback on the draft beta version. The final digital specification will be published later this year. Please register for this event by emailing the name of the proposed attendee and organisation/company affiliation, to england.pews@nhs.net by COP on the 16th May 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b6d6c2-9627-4550-a952-e2cf1ee5a3a4 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 12:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b6d6c2-9627-4550-a952-e2cf1ee5a3a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b6d6c2-9627-4550-a952-e2cf1ee5a3a4
  4th May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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