--- title: "National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Track and Traceability Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d308ee64-9586-4c82-81eb-d558af0fbea4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d308ee64-9586-4c82-81eb-d558af0fbea4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d308ee64-9586-4c82-81eb-d558af0fbea4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d308ee64-9586-4c82-81eb-d558af0fbea4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-10-04" --- # National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Track and Traceability Systems Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d308ee64-9586-4c82-81eb-d558af0fbea4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d308ee64-9586-4c82-81eb-d558af0fbea4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d308ee64-9586-4c82-81eb-d558af0fbea4.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting an open procurement process for a National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Track and Traceability Systems. This initiative falls under the medical software package category and is designed to streamline procurement for NHS authorities and other public sector bodies. The tender period concludes on 4th November 2021, while the contract is anticipated to commence on 1st December 2021 and extend until 30th November 2025. Interested suppliers can participate without the need for further competition as this framework allows direct procurement from multiple suppliers in various locations, including the UK and overseas. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in medical software and technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their eligibility for this procurement. By engaging in this framework, companies can not only secure contracts for providing essential track and traceability systems but also expand their footprint within the public healthcare sector, thereby enhancing their market potential and establishing valuable partnerships. ## Notice The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service seeks to introduce a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Provision of Track and Traceability Systems which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the system from a multi supplier framework and as such no form of further competition will be required. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest and bid for this ITT: 1. Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities 2. Select the title of the ITT. 3. Review the ITT, Framework Agreement Specification, Prerequisites and List of Eligible Users (you may do this without registering). 4. Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once). 5. Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', Enter your organisation and user details, Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 6. Login to the portal with the username/password. 7. Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) 8. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 9. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 10. Responding to the ITT. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) You can now use the Messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8beafc1-611b-48ee-bea6-21a714960733 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48180000 - Medical software package ## Release History - 4 Oct 2021 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8beafc1-611b-48ee-bea6-21a714960733 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8beafc1-611b-48ee-bea6-21a714960733 4th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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