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title: "ICE Communication Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# ICE Communication Software

Buyer: BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d044e13-e6b8-46cd-a80e-91976ce5e0bc

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## Summary

The Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC), hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust, has entered the award stage for an ICE Communication Software procurement, classified under the industry category of "Medical software package" (CPV code 48180000). This contract modification, valued at £189,713.77, involves upgrading the software modules utilised by North Bristol NHS Trust, including specific interfaces and providing hardware migration support. Located at North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Road, Bristol (BS10 5NB), the procurement stage is complete, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2024 and ending on 31st August 2025. The method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, making the procurement selective. Key stakeholders include the buyer, BWPC, and the supplier, CliniSys Solutions Limited.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale businesses specialising in medical IT and software solutions. As the contract involves continuous support and upgrades to critical IT infrastructure for a major NHS Trust, companies experienced in healthcare IT infrastructure, interface development, and hardware migration will find this a lucrative opportunity. Although there is no specific SME or VCSE suitability, large enterprises with the capability to deliver comprehensive and high-quality IT support services can significantly benefit from engaging with BWPC, further establishing their presence in the NHS supply chain.

## Notice

Contract Modification of original contract agreement through NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement - Medical IT Departmental Software and Hardware Solutions to upgrade modules used within the Trust. Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC) are NHS employees hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust whose specialism is procurement. BWPC support local Trusts and Healthcare Providers with all aspects of clinical and non-clinical purchasing, supply chain management and capital equipping. This award is to publish the contract modification to the existing agreement. Supplier required to extend the term of the agreement to 31st August 2025 as permitted within the original quotation and agreement and upgrade modules to the latest available version for North Bristol NHS Trust. This upgrade includes the following: Upgrade of the ICE PAS/ADT Inbound Interface, WP and CRIS Result Reporting Interfaces and Discharge Summary Interface, Coverage for an out of hours upgrade, Hardware migration support. Suppliers who are interested in doing business with our clients can register with our e-procurement solution SAP Business Network for free via https://supplier.ariba.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ee5c04-fa2e-4804-a7d2-550ab980515d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,713 |
| 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 | BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | SOUTHMEAD ROAD, BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS10 5NB |
| 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 | Horfield |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLINISYS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48180000 - Medical software package

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ee5c04-fa2e-4804-a7d2-550ab980515d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ee5c04-fa2e-4804-a7d2-550ab980515d
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.ariba.com/
- https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium

## Provenance

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