--- title: "EPIC - Specialist Social Care/Care Home Sector Research & Innovation Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6be7bea-9dd7-45e0-9c04-3889d9d0135f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6be7bea-9dd7-45e0-9c04-3889d9d0135f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6be7bea-9dd7-45e0-9c04-3889d9d0135f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6be7bea-9dd7-45e0-9c04-3889d9d0135f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH" published: "2017-05-31" --- # EPIC - Specialist Social Care/Care Home Sector Research & Innovation Support Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6be7bea-9dd7-45e0-9c04-3889d9d0135f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6be7bea-9dd7-45e0-9c04-3889d9d0135f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6be7bea-9dd7-45e0-9c04-3889d9d0135f.json) ## Summary The University of Plymouth is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "EPIC - Specialist Social Care/Care Home Sector Research & Innovation Support". This initiative, classified under research and development consultancy services, aims to enhance the adoption of emerging E-health products and services within the Social Care Sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The tender is active and is being conducted through an open procurement method, with the deadline for submissions set for 14th June 2017. The project is set to commence on 15th June 2017 and will run until 14th June 2018. Bids are expected to be directed toward the delivery addresses located in the South West of England, with a budget allocation of £10,000 for this service procurement. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a project that supports innovation in the health care sector. Businesses that specialise in digital health solutions, consultancy in health services, or those with expertise in community health initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could help these businesses expand their influence in the health and care landscape, contribute to building more productive and integrated healthcare systems, and ultimately drive growth in a developing market. ## Notice For full access to the document please register your interest on: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni The University of Plymouth is looking to procure the provision of specialist support that will support the programme objective to engage the Social Care Sector (in particular care Homes) across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to develop their awareness and capability to adopt emerging Ehealth products and services as part of the EPIC programme E-health Productivity & Innovation Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (EPIC) is a project part funded by the European Regional Development Fund that will use a new, user led approach to take digital health in C&IoS from a nascent market to one which is more developed, productive, accepted and embedded within the health and care sector to drive economic growth and productivity. EPIC is being led by the University of Plymouth (UoP), who will be the accountable body for ERDF. It will be delivered in partnership with a range of delivery and strategic partners to ensure healthcare professionals, commissioners, policy makers and innovators can drive and adopt change. Creative England is a key delivery partner in the EPIC programme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b43eb26b-fd93-48eb-8358-7b1ef0abc0ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2017 - 14 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH | | Locality | PLYMOUTH | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL4 8AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Drake | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 31 May 2017 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b43eb26b-fd93-48eb-8358-7b1ef0abc0ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b43eb26b-fd93-48eb-8358-7b1ef0abc0ab 31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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