--- title: "South, Central and West CSU: General Practice IT Support Services - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73b8381c-f7ba-4a09-8d14-d299f5af9f01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73b8381c-f7ba-4a09-8d14-d299f5af9f01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73b8381c-f7ba-4a09-8d14-d299f5af9f01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73b8381c-f7ba-4a09-8d14-d299f5af9f01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-03-19" --- # South, Central and West CSU: General Practice IT Support Services - Market Engagement Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73b8381c-f7ba-4a09-8d14-d299f5af9f01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73b8381c-f7ba-4a09-8d14-d299f5af9f01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73b8381c-f7ba-4a09-8d14-d299f5af9f01.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a tender for "General Practice IT Support Services," specifically aimed at facilitating early market engagement with potential providers. The engagement event is scheduled to take place on 25th April 2018 in Reading, with a deadline for registration of interest set for 16th April 2018 by 12:00 midday. The procurement process will adhere to current EU regulations and encompasses the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to apply via the In-Tend e-procurement portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT support services. Participating in the engagement event will allow these organisations to meet directly with commissioning representatives, gain insights into future contracting intentions, and explore potential collaborative partnerships, either as lead providers or subcontractors. This is a valuable opportunity to influence the commissioning of GP IT support services across the South of England and contribute innovative solutions to the challenges faced in health IT services. ## Notice This notice is placed in order to facilitate early engagement with potential providers, and relates only to a pre-procurement market engagement event. Prospective bidders and interested organisations are warmly invited to a pre-procurement market engagement event being held on 25th April 2018 in Reading We would welcome attendance from those organisations who may be interested in bidding for these services, either in their own right or as a subcontractor. It will be an opportunity to meet with the Commissioners, hear more about the services and the customers we serve and discuss the critical issues, challenges and opportunities that relate to commissioning and provision of this service. Commissioners will provide an indication of future contracting intentions for GP IT Support services across the South of England. At the meeting we will also provide information about the procurement process, which is being designed to be proportionate, transparent, equitable and effective. There will also be an opportunity for potential lead providers to engage with other providers who may be interested in joining forces or subcontracting. The aim of the event is to work with potential bidders and stakeholders to understand opportunities and barriers to providing these services and the Commissioners welcome input from bidders as an opportunity to share best practice and innovation on the day. If you would like to book a place, please register an expression of interest on the In-Tend e-procurement portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home As well as completing the Event Registration Questionnaire, by 12:00 midday on 16th April 2018, stating your organisation along with the names and titles of those wishing to attend. In order to establish fair representation, availability for this event is limited to a maximum of two individuals per organisation. Venue details and further information will be provided to interested parties on receipt of booking details. Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2967d7e6-d767-436e-af7a-55fcc6de57b0 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Apr 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | EASTLEIGH | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 5PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72610000 - Computer support services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2018 at 11:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2967d7e6-d767-436e-af7a-55fcc6de57b0 - 13 Mar 2018 at 11:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2967d7e6-d767-436e-af7a-55fcc6de57b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2967d7e6-d767-436e-af7a-55fcc6de57b0 19th March 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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