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title: "TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT & PROOF OF CONCEPT EoI for VIRTUAL NON-PRESCRIPTION ORDERING SERVICE or SYSTEM"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CUMBRIA PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-03-15"
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# TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT & PROOF OF CONCEPT EoI for VIRTUAL NON-PRESCRIPTION ORDERING SERVICE or SYSTEM

Buyer: CUMBRIA PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adf09c8e-e2f7-4468-95e8-c12e95783170

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## Summary

The Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is inviting expressions of interest for a technology assessment and proof of concept regarding a virtual non-prescription ordering service or system. This procurement falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals sector, with a delivery location in North West England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018, and the assessment aims to evaluate a remote solution for ordering clinical dressings and consumables. The anticipated budget for the associated goods is approximately £25,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical technology, software solutions, and pharmaceutical services. Companies that can provide innovative e-commerce solutions, particularly those with experience in healthcare applications and remote ordering systems, would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, businesses adept at navigating NHS procurement processes and collaborating with public health bodies are likely to find this opportunity especially attractive, given the potential for future developments beyond the initial trial.

## Notice

Expressions of Interest are invited by way of a linked 'Standard Selection Single Questionnaire' for the participation in an envisaged Pilot and Evaluation of remote virtual (possibly web-based) solution for the ordering of Non Prescription Clinical Dressings and Consumables. It is proposed, as part of a possible specification development exercises, that a Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust CPFT will administer the assessment from one location (Barrow in Furness) that provides support for a team of Community Nursing staff. The assessment is initially anticipated to be limited in scale and time with a projected subsequent relative low-value (approximately PS25,000) procurement of some associated consumables and goods delivered as part of the trial. Limited site testing is not expected to last beyond a duration of six months before determination and drafting of a full benefit driven specification and possible subsequent open tender or framework offer to the market. Additional information: Expression of Interest Introduction, Questionnaire can only be accessed after Registration on Trust (Bravo) e-commerce portal. Registration on Bravo portal is required before access to file download link. No canvassing is required and all contact should be made, in any first instance, through the Bravo portal. The envisaged withdrawal of the Invitation for Expressions of Interest from public access is scheduled for 23:59hrs on 26th April 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99a91c3-1d26-4534-8279-d80f87a90c04 |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2017 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PENRITH |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA11 7QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith North |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2017 at 22:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99a91c3-1d26-4534-8279-d80f87a90c04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99a91c3-1d26-4534-8279-d80f87a90c04
  15th March 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b75d2ce5-524f-4b0a-a78a-b12d517b75e0
  Description of Inviting Trust and Technology to be Assessed
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/852499c0-d5b0-462a-8fd1-58916938281a
  Instructions - How to Register on e-commerce portal for UHMBT (CPFT)
- https://uhmb.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Direct Link to UHMBT (CPFT) Bravo Application Portal for registering and access to Single Questionnaire

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