--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the provision of a POAC Digital Solution TS/LOC/0558" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69e90d3c-f1e3-4930-9282-3c928bb1b849" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69e90d3c-f1e3-4930-9282-3c928bb1b849" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69e90d3c-f1e3-4930-9282-3c928bb1b849.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69e90d3c-f1e3-4930-9282-3c928bb1b849.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2022-03-14" --- # Invitation to Tender for the provision of a POAC Digital Solution TS/LOC/0558 Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69e90d3c-f1e3-4930-9282-3c928bb1b849 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69e90d3c-f1e3-4930-9282-3c928bb1b849) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69e90d3c-f1e3-4930-9282-3c928bb1b849.json) ## Summary The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for a digital solution to enhance the pre-operative assessment process across their facilities, labelled as "Invitation to Tender for the provision of a POAC Digital Solution TS/LOC/0558." This procurement, categorised under medical software packages, has reached the award stage following a competitive open procedure. The tender period ended on 14th February 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2022 and continue until 31st March 2025. The total value of the awarded contract stands at £223,800, situated in the South West of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical software development and digital health solutions, particularly those capable of delivering innovative systems that facilitate efficient patient management and improve clinical outcomes. Firms that offer robust digital platforms and can demonstrate experience in healthcare implementations will be well-positioned to compete. The shift towards digital solutions within the NHS indicates a growing market for tech firms that can contribute to system efficiencies and patient care enhancements. ## Notice To implement a server based digital solution for all pre op assessment pathways across SFT which will deliver far ranging benefits for patients and for the Trust. It will allow clear oversight of patient pathways by all clinical and non-clinical teams involved in preparing patients for surgery. Implementing a digital system will allow a streamlined process where low risk patients can be screened early allowing optimal clinician input and resources to be focused on high-risk patients. The digital solution will provide consistent decision support through clinically validated and peer reviewed algorithms. The digital solution will support a web-based version for direct patient interaction so will increase the amount of pre-operative assessments completed with reduced footfall through the department. Using the digital solution will improve pre-operative assessment clinic efficiency by increasing throughput, assessing patients in a timelier manner by targeting delays in the current process will help reduce morbidity and mortality rates from surgery, reduce hospital admissions and length of stay, reduce waiting list times, and improve theatre efficiency. The solution will also reduce the administrative burden and allow relevant pre-op and post op data to be collected to help with future improvements in the service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4427ecdd-57ac-4ca2-939f-8aa2b596bbff | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £223,800 | | 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 5DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OPEN MEDICAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48180000 - Medical software package ## Release History - 14 Mar 2022 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4427ecdd-57ac-4ca2-939f-8aa2b596bbff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4427ecdd-57ac-4ca2-939f-8aa2b596bbff 14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f030b90e-2d79-ec11-8110-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.musgroveparkhospital.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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