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title: "Patient Portal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a6be94e-f2e0-4004-bef5-44cc94ab7d45"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2020-09-08"
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# Patient Portal

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a6be94e-f2e0-4004-bef5-44cc94ab7d45

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Patient Portal" has been successfully completed by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This project, classified under industry-specific software packages, was conducted through a direct award method via the SBS Technology Enabled Care Services Framework. The contract was awarded on 31 July 2020, and the contract itself commenced on 1 August 2020 and extends until 31 July 2022. The procurement took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom and involved a total contract value of £124,499.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions within the healthcare sector, particularly those able to offer innovative patient engagement technologies. Given the nature of the contract, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise and experience in developing similar software would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders, enhancing their portfolio in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Provision of patient portal to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Awarded via SBS Technology Enabled Care Services Framework (SBS/16/CR/WAS/9035)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2458770c-57f3-42d6-8a60-0a302328090f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,499 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,499 |
| 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 | PATIENTS KNOW BEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2020 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2458770c-57f3-42d6-8a60-0a302328090f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2458770c-57f3-42d6-8a60-0a302328090f
  8th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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