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title: "Digital Partnering"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
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# Digital Partnering

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79bd82ad-aaef-47bc-9536-33253751ddfd

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is engaging in a public procurement process titled "Digital Partnering" aimed at enhancing digital systems and joint care services. The agreement with Babylon Partners Limited will span an initial five years, with potential extensions resulting in a maximum duration of ten years. This contract, in the IT services sector, was awarded on 14th January 2021, with an overall value of £4,200,001 and encompasses delivery to various locations including Wolverhampton and the broader UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and consulting. Companies that can provide innovative digital solutions or have experience in collaborating on healthcare projects would be well-suited to leverage this opportunity. The contract details indicate a focus on proactive interventions and efficient management of chronic conditions, making it ideal for businesses aiming to contribute to advancements in healthcare technology.

## Notice

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) entering into a Population Based Collaboration Agreement (Agreement) with Babylon Partners Limited (Babylon) to develop and deliver innovative digital systems and joint care services focussing on proactive interventions and prevention, managing chronic conditions more effectively and intensively supporting service users admitted to hospital. Initial term for the Agreement: 5 years; extendable for further 5 years with breaks in years 8 and 9. Max duration 10 years. Intention of parties is to develop systems which deliver savings to RWT. Financial modelling assumes Babylon invests at its own risk; if projected savings generated, will be shared between RWT and Babylon through Gain/Loss Share Agreement. Modelling only able to be undertaken over first 5 years of Agreement; if successful (and extended) it is anticipated that a similar level of savings (and therefore cost to RWT) will be incurred over the extended period of the Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9201f1-5325-4406-bb25-4ba5c0f251e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2021 - 13 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,200,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV10 0QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | Heath Town |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABYLON PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9201f1-5325-4406-bb25-4ba5c0f251e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9201f1-5325-4406-bb25-4ba5c0f251e9
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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