--- title: "Clinical Information Systems Development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49e8efb0-eaa6-40de-b959-fbe6c3d65f48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49e8efb0-eaa6-40de-b959-fbe6c3d65f48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49e8efb0-eaa6-40de-b959-fbe6c3d65f48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49e8efb0-eaa6-40de-b959-fbe6c3d65f48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2023-10-23" --- # Clinical Information Systems Development Buyer: YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49e8efb0-eaa6-40de-b959-fbe6c3d65f48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49e8efb0-eaa6-40de-b959-fbe6c3d65f48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49e8efb0-eaa6-40de-b959-fbe6c3d65f48.json) ## Summary The YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is planning a tender for Clinical Information Systems Development. The procurement falls under the industry category of Computer-site planning consultancy services. The engagement end date for this tender is 27th November 2023. The trust is looking for highly skilled Developers to work on systems using Oracle technologies, with a provision for remote work along with potential on-site presence at York Hospital. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in software development processes, particularly Oracle technologies, CSS, and JavaScript. Companies with expertise in user engagement, user-led design, and healthcare interoperability standards are well-suited to compete. The contract is for a 4-year period ending on 31st January 2028, and developers may be subject to technical tests and reviews. Businesses specialising in healthcare systems and NHS datasets can find growth prospects in participating in this tender. ## Notice We have the requirement for highly skilled and experienced Developers to develop systems using Oracle technologies (usually APEX), augmenting our in-house software development team at York Hospital. Most of the development work can be undertaken remotely, but possible expectation of attendance on site. The frequency of on-site presence will vary based on the needs within the project, but is generally expected to be no more than 2 days per month. The required work will be new functionality within, or enhancements to, our existing clinical systems, including our electronic patient care record. Fully detailed development specifications will generally not be supplied. The successful bidder will supply Developer(s) to work with our product team which will include our digital clinical leads, other key users and members of our in-house development team. Working with these and other stakeholders, the developer will finalise specifications. The successful bidder should be providing resources that are fully experienced in all aspects of the software development process, including Systems Analysis and user engagement and be fully conversant with modern techniques, approaches and methodologies. Successful bidders will be able to submit bids for individual work lots or projects as required by the organisation. Specific requirements will vary and will be detailed within individual lot applications. The framework contract is for a 4-year period or expiry of the contract whichever comes first. This contract will expire on the 31.01.2028. Person specification: The work will require a highly skilled oracle developer(s) with at least two (2) years oracle development experience. Minimum Skills Required: - experience of all aspects of software development processes - significant development experience of oracle database version 11gR2 or above - oracle APEX version 18 or above, CSS and JavaScript - excellence in communication skills is expected - experienced in user engagement and user led design Beneficial: - oracle forms 12 deployed on WebLogic servers - oracle PL/SQL to an advanced level - creation, storage and rendering of documents, utilising healthcare interoperability standards - extensive knowledge of HL7, FHIR and other messaging mechanisms used within the NHS - extensive knowledge of healthcare systems and NHS commissioning datasets and standards YSHFT may choose to subject developers to technical tests and formal reviews. Expected Project Work includes: 1. Migration of existing Oracle Forms functionality to Oracle APEX (version 18 or above) 2. Upgrade of existing APEX functionality to use the Oracle Universal Theme within our development framework 3. Enhancement of APEX modules to consume REST API's 4. Building of new APEX modules 5. Enhancement and extension of existing electronic patient record systems including electronic prescribing and medicines administration 6. Creation of APIs 7. implementation of HL7 interfaces and interface configuration ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6992c14e-8b59-4058-9100-7843108d4d56 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | 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 | 23 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Nov 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 | YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO31 8HE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2023 at 12:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6992c14e-8b59-4058-9100-7843108d4d56 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6992c14e-8b59-4058-9100-7843108d4d56 23rd October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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