--- title: "Digital Care Management System (DCMS) in PCC Homes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6facc7e-039c-4d70-8a4b-e0db211fe104" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6facc7e-039c-4d70-8a4b-e0db211fe104" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6facc7e-039c-4d70-8a4b-e0db211fe104.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6facc7e-039c-4d70-8a4b-e0db211fe104.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-17" --- # Digital Care Management System (DCMS) in PCC Homes Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6facc7e-039c-4d70-8a4b-e0db211fe104 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6facc7e-039c-4d70-8a4b-e0db211fe104) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6facc7e-039c-4d70-8a4b-e0db211fe104.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently in the procurement stage for a Digital Care Management System (DCMS) to be used in its residential homes. The tender process is open, with a submission deadline set for midday on 13th June 2022. This system aims to replace the existing paper-based management of resident care, improving efficiency and accuracy across its three residential and nursing homes, which support 172 residents and employ over 200 care staff. The anticipated contract value is £410,000 over a maximum term of seven years, with services expected to commence on 1st September 2022. This opportunity can significantly benefit technology firms, especially those specialising in software platform development, mobile telecommunications, and care management solutions. Companies offering hosting and training services may also find a viable market in this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the council's openness to engaging suitably qualified suppliers to enhance the quality of care provided in its facilities. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide a platform for a Digital Care Management System for use in PCC residential homes. This will also include the provision of mobile telephones for usage with the platform. Portsmouth City Council have 4 residential and nursing homes, employing over 200 care staff supporting 172 residents. The management and monitoring of residents' care is currently paper based. The current system requires staff to make multiple entries into daily diary notes, support plans, risk assessments and care charts which can lead to inconsistencies. Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide a platform for a Digital Care Management System (DCMS) for use in council residential homes. This contract is for the provision of a digital care management software package, supply of handsets, hosting (either directly or via a third party), maintenance & support, and delivery of training to council staff. The council is targeting to award of contract on 18 July 2022 with service commencement on 1 September 2022. The contract will be let for an initial term of 3 years which may then run for a further 4 years in increments set by the council to a total maximum term of 7 years, subject to performance and at the sole option of the council. The estimated value of the contract is PS410,000 over the maximum 7-year term. This value is comprised of PS50,000 per annum estimate for the DCMS software provision and an estimate of PS30,000 for the purchase of handsets in year 1 and year 4. The return deadline for this procurement exercise is midday on 13th June 2022. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Digital Care Management System (DCMS) in PCC Homes. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb01554-e20a-4fde-ac08-7de089c4af14 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £410,000 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HANTS | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32250000 - Mobile telephones - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48311000 - Document management software package - 48814100 - Nursing information system - 48814200 - Patient-administration system - 72250000 - System and support services - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 17 May 2022 at 07:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb01554-e20a-4fde-ac08-7de089c4af14 - 17 May 2022 at 07:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb01554-e20a-4fde-ac08-7de089c4af14 - 16 May 2022 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb01554-e20a-4fde-ac08-7de089c4af14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb01554-e20a-4fde-ac08-7de089c4af14 17th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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