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title: "National Framework Agreement for Managed Service for Video Conferencing Solutions"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for Managed Service for Video Conferencing Solutions

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdca90ed-3efa-4767-8862-fe71e335b85f

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a national framework agreement for the provision of a managed service for Video Conferencing Solutions, with a total value of £50 million. This procurement falls under the business services industry and will benefit various NHS authorities and public sector bodies. The framework agreement is structured into two lots: Lot 1 covers generic video conferencing solutions, while Lot 2 is tailored for telemedicine and tele-consultation solutions. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and the contract period commenced on 1st March 2019, running until 28th February 2023. The contract allows suppliers to deliver services across the United Kingdom and beyond, with the initial tender period concluding on 3rd January 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering video conferencing solutions or telemedicine services. Companies specialised in technology, digital services, and healthcare communication would be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework. The open nature of the procurement encourages a diverse range of suppliers to participate, enhancing the competitive landscape and potentially leading to innovative solutions that meet the needs of the public sector.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a national framework agreement for the provision of a managed service for Video Conferencing Solutions which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure a number of services from a multi supplier framework agreement with a catalogue call-off mechanism and as such no form of further competition will be required. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, through its Commercial Procurement Services, has awarded a national framework agreement in two lots: Lot 1. Video Conferencing Solutions (generic solution for all public sector); Lot 2. Telemedicine and tele-consultation solutions (specifically designed for health services but may be used by other public sector organisations); Tenders may be submitted for one or both of the above Lots. Additional information: EU Contract Notice 2018/S 229-524123

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce9d388-9e0a-4c56-b407-d0fc6458c485 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | GDS DIGITAL SERVICES; INTERNET VIDEOCOMMUNICATIONS; MODIS INTERNATIONAL T/A AJILON; XUPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce9d388-9e0a-4c56-b407-d0fc6458c485
- 28 Nov 2018 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a178ccbd-6997-4d64-b014-4fcb00b59668

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce9d388-9e0a-4c56-b407-d0fc6458c485
  8th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a178ccbd-6997-4d64-b014-4fcb00b59668
  28th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link to invitation to tender

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