--- title: "Digital Technical Clinical Support (DTCS) Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cecee9e-e4c7-4656-8622-00c63ae4d51b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cecee9e-e4c7-4656-8622-00c63ae4d51b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cecee9e-e4c7-4656-8622-00c63ae4d51b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cecee9e-e4c7-4656-8622-00c63ae4d51b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FT)" published: "2025-01-27" --- # Digital Technical Clinical Support (DTCS) Framework Agreement Buyer: NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cecee9e-e4c7-4656-8622-00c63ae4d51b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cecee9e-e4c7-4656-8622-00c63ae4d51b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cecee9e-e4c7-4656-8622-00c63ae4d51b.json) ## Summary The NHS London Procurement Partnership, hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT, is inviting bids for the Digital Technical Clinical Support (DTCS) Framework Agreement. This new agreement will replace the previously expired Clinical Digital Professional Services framework and will cover a comprehensive range of clinical digital professional services. The procurement involves five lots focusing on cloud hosting, design, development, deployment, implementation, integration, and general clinical digital services. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the deadline for submitting bids set for 24 March 2025. The project will be based in London, UK, within the IT services industry, specifically targeting software implementation and related professional services, with a total value of £60,000,000. The contract period will run from 30 June 2025 to 31 May 2029. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and digital healthcare solutions, to expand their footprint and secure substantial contracts. SMEs are eligible to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for smaller enterprises to compete for lucrative government work. Companies with strengths in cloud technology, software integration, clinical support systems, and IT consultancy will find this framework particularly relevant. The open procedure allows for further competition and direct award among awarded suppliers, providing multiple avenues for business growth. ## Notice A new framework agreement to replace the Clinical Digital Professional Services (CDPS) framework which expired on 03 January 2025. The new framework will cover the full suite of clinical digital professional services, including services pertaining to both proprietary solutions and opensource solutions. All standalone, clinical system focused professional services, will be covered. The Authority intends to award this framework via five lots as follows: Lot 1 - Cloud Hosting, Environment Build, Operation and Maintenance Professional Services Lot 2 - Design, Development, and Deployment Professional Services Lot 3 - Implementation Professional Services Lot 4 - Integration Professional Services Lot 5 - General Clinical Digital Professional Services. Including Support, Strategy, Optimization Business Case The framework agreement will allow for further competition and direct award to all awarded suppliers. All documentation and information regarding the framework can be found on the Health Family Single eCommercial System: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Bidders are welcomed to register their interest using Atamis project reference: C331058 Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply Health Family Single eCommercial System: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Atamis project reference: C331058 Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c7cfe5e-6141-4653-9f98-6d10b519a13e | | 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 | 27 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | 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 | NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FT) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 2ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | North Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212331 - Project management software development services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72254000 - Software testing - 72262000 - Software development services - 72263000 - Software implementation services - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2025 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c7cfe5e-6141-4653-9f98-6d10b519a13e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c7cfe5e-6141-4653-9f98-6d10b519a13e 27th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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