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title: "Clinical software (and hardware) solutions for use in healthcare framework"
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# Clinical software (and hardware) solutions for use in healthcare framework

Buyer: QE FACILITIES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8956d15-4a19-4e7d-999e-5955af5e2c89

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## Summary

The QE Facilities, a subsidiary of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, is conducting a tender for a framework agreement titled "Clinical software (and hardware) solutions for use in healthcare." This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems category, is aimed at public healthcare service organisations across the UK and is set to run for a period of four years from December 1, 2020, to November 30, 2024. The open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by October 14, 2020.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing clinical software and hardware solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). With the framework being accessible to an array of public sector bodies, successful bidders may find pathways to expand their market presence and foster collaborations across the healthcare landscape. Companies specialised in medical IT solutions would be particularly well-positioned to take advantage of this tender.

## Notice

QE Procurement is seeking to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply to organisations engaged in the delivery of public healthcare services ("Authorities"), of Clinical software (and hardware) solutions for use in healthcare ("Solutions") via the direct route of supply (the "Framework") This procurement will consist of multiple product lines for Clinical IT (software and hardware) Solutions. This framework will used by for or on behalf of the whole of the UK public sector and their associated bodies and agencies, the voluntary sector, charities and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of the public sector delivering services of a public nature. *QE Procurement is a trading name of QE Facilities Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. References in this framework to QE Procurement shall be read as references to QE Facilities Limited ["Authority"]. Additional information: Further information may be found at www,nhssourcing.co.uk project_22195 - Clinical software (and hardware) solutions for use in healthcare framework * Framework will be live for 48 months ** Contract Start Date detailed is an approximate start date *** there is no guarantee to suppliers of any business following award to this framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77d96d9-2405-48e0-9bf1-9f4fe1540074 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QE FACILITIES |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2020 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77d96d9-2405-48e0-9bf1-9f4fe1540074

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77d96d9-2405-48e0-9bf1-9f4fe1540074
  11th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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