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title: "Local Portfolio Management System (NIHR CRN hosted by UHB)"
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buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
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# Local Portfolio Management System (NIHR CRN hosted by UHB)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85547be6-7a82-49e9-b885-149423cd5d3e

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the Host Organisation for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network West of England, is currently engaged in a public procurement process to acquire a Local Portfolio Management System (LPMS). This IT software solution is critical for managing research studies across several NHS Trusts and Primary Care sites within the region. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 13 March 2017. This project falls under the Software package and information systems category, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in software development and IT solutions tailored to the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in creating secure web-based applications that integrate with established national systems will be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful contract will not only serve the needs of the NHS Trusts listed but also enhance the overall efficiency of clinical research in the West of England, thus fostering further growth and innovation in the health technology landscape.

## Notice

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is the Host Organisation for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network West of England (CRN West of England). The Host Organisation is mandated to procure a Local Portfolio Management System (LPMS). The requirement is for a web-based, hosted IT software solution used by clinical research staff to manage research studies across a network of NHS Trusts and Primary Care sites in CRN West of England: * University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust * 2gether NHS Foundation Trust * Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust * Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust * Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * North Bristol NHS Trust * Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust * Weston Area Health NHS Trust * NHS Bath and North East Somerset CCG * NHS Bristol CCG * NHS Gloucestershire CCG * NHS North Somerset CCG * NHS South Gloucestershire CCG * NHS Swindon CCG * NHS Wiltshire CCG CRN West of England also engages with other providers of NHS services who are delivering NIHR CRN Portfolio clinical research studies. The successful LPMS must meet the following criteria: 1. Support the efficient recording and retrieval of research study performance data. 2. To provide a repository for research study documentation. 3. To support the sharing of data across CRN West of England, whilst restricting access to patient identifiable information on the system to specific users and NHS sites. The LPMS must have sufficient security to allow for the storage of patient identifiable information on the system. 4. Input research study data directly to the LPMS. 5. Integrate with national systems (including the Central Portfolio Management System) through a two-way data exchange. 6. Provide real-time research activity data at a national level. 7. Work to an agreed, standards-based supplier contract approved by NIHR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28068e9d-6d53-483a-9043-e69063665d7c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 2NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2017 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28068e9d-6d53-483a-9043-e69063665d7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28068e9d-6d53-483a-9043-e69063665d7c
  8th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=17185&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

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