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title: "Point of Care Tool for Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust"
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# Point of Care Tool for Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-707d8115-4546-477c-a5a8-5dc35734a3e7

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## Summary

Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for a contract titled "Point of Care Tool" aimed at providing a web-based platform for comprehensive medical information to support evidence-based practice. The contract, valued at £44,000, is set for an initial duration of 12 months, starting from 1st April 2017, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. The tender period concluded on 15th March 2017. This procurement falls under the CPV classification for library software packages and is located in the South West of England, primarily at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health technology and software sectors, particularly those specialising in medical information systems or library software. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the contract which is intended to enhance medical practices within the NHS. Companies with expertise in developing web-based health tools or those offering innovative solutions in medical information delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Point of Care Tool for Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. 1.8 Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust require a web based Point of Care tool specifically designed to supply comprehensive evidenced synopses on a range of medical conditions and topics, including procedures and drug information in support of evidence based practice. The contract will be for 12 months, with 2 x 12 months optional extensions. For more information and to access the tender documents, please visit the ProContract e-tendering portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4998fe14-2d6f-4b3b-b5a5-795a113cdbae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,498 |
| 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 | TAUNTON AND 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 | UPTODATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2017 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4998fe14-2d6f-4b3b-b5a5-795a113cdbae
- 2 Mar 2017 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d56358b-73cb-4ffd-ad15-870c79b22e0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4998fe14-2d6f-4b3b-b5a5-795a113cdbae
  30th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d56358b-73cb-4ffd-ad15-870c79b22e0e
  2nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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