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title: "The Provision to provide a Proof of Concept Trial for the 'telemedicine' Instant Messaging Application (PANDO) for FY20/21"
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# The Provision to provide a Proof of Concept Trial for the 'telemedicine' Instant Messaging Application (PANDO) for FY20/21

Buyer: ARMY COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6516335b-3f0a-45d9-8b4f-50ae0a6d1e60

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## Summary

The Army Commercial is seeking bids for a tender titled "The Provision to provide a Proof of Concept Trial for the 'telemedicine' Instant Messaging Application (PANDO) for FY20/21". This initiative falls under the services category and aims to develop a scalable medical messaging tool for deployed medical personnel. The procurement process utilised was a direct method, specifically a single tender action, with a contract value of £63,000. The contract period is set to commence on 19th June 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021, with the tender period having ended on 31st March 2020.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in networking and communication software, particularly those experienced in developing secure messaging solutions for medical contexts. Companies focusing on telemedicine and capable of providing innovative software solutions would find this tender particularly applicable. Engaging in this award could allow businesses to expand their market presence within the healthcare sector, demonstrating their capabilities in supporting critical communication for healthcare professionals in remote or operational settings.

## Notice

The authority has a requirement for a scalable medical messaging tool to enable deployed or remotely located medical personnel to securely reach-back via text with supporting imagery on BYOD and authorised MOD mobile and desktop devices which can utilise both Military communication networks/Bearers and civilian equivalents. The solution will enable access to the skills and experience of MOD medical experts to provide speciality care advice when distance, time and operational requirements make access via usual methods impractical.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611a77f8-9976-4852-bd20-038661d08388 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,000 |
| 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 | ARMY COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORWARD CLINICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package
- 48510000 - Communication software package

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 11:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611a77f8-9976-4852-bd20-038661d08388
- 19 Jun 2020 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611a77f8-9976-4852-bd20-038661d08388

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611a77f8-9976-4852-bd20-038661d08388
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e70e8fa9-a94b-414f-97d7-b5ac2bf77ec9
  This is the contract relating to the Single Source procurement

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