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title: "Online Consultations solution for Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Luton"
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# Online Consultations solution for Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Luton

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa62c8df-a7a6-42b0-844a-687c38eadbdc

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Online Consultations solution for Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Luton." This procurement involves the provision of an online consultations solution for GP practices in the Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) area. The engagement phase concludes on 23rd February 2018, with interested parties urged to make initial contact by 14th July 2017. The expected contract duration is two years, commencing 1st December 2017, and it falls under the software package and information systems industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers capable of providing innovative IT solutions that facilitate online interactions between healthcare providers and patients. Companies specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related technologies and compliance with NHS Information Governance standards, would be particularly well-suited to engage with this procurement. By entering this market, businesses can enhance their growth potential while contributing to the digital transformation of healthcare services in the region.

## Notice

This is a prior information notice to alert interested parties that NHS Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group is planning to commence procurement in the upcoming months for an 'online consultations' solution for and on behalf of the Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) GP practices. The contract is expected to be for 2 years and to commence on 1st December 2017. Interested providers must satisfy the following criteria as a minimum in order to be considered as a provider to run this service; * the solution must facilitate an exchange between patients and the practice using the Internet, enabling effective care to be given without the need to contact the Practice by telephone or in person * the solution must meet acceptable levels of Information Governance (NHS Contracts, mandatory IG Compliance, Level 2 version 14) Please email Rosalind Carter rosalind.carter@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk by no later than 14th July 2017. Please use the following reference in the subject of your email: "EOI for Online Consultations Solution"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def40ad2-9db1-4781-96d7-9b5bee30051e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN3 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 11:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def40ad2-9db1-4781-96d7-9b5bee30051e
- 27 Jun 2017 at 15:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59fec2d5-de61-4238-b25e-eb1f639c5e39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def40ad2-9db1-4781-96d7-9b5bee30051e
  8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59fec2d5-de61-4238-b25e-eb1f639c5e39
  27th June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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