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title: "COIN Project"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# COIN Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e954cd82-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The "COIN Project" tender, initiated by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on local area network services and data network management. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a tender period that concluded on 6th November 2015. The expected value of the contract is between £75,000 and £100,000, with services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract is set to commence on 7th December 2015 and will extend until 8th December 2016. Interested parties can access tender documentation via the BRAVO procurement portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in network services and data management. Businesses specialising in IT services, network infrastructure, and associated support services would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could help these firms expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships within the healthcare sector, particularly with key NHS bodies involved in the Cumbria Health Community.

## Notice

Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, e-Health Cumbria, currently acts as the lead organisation in relation to the Cumbria Community of interest network (COIN) and acts on behalf of the Cumbria Health Community (CHC) members outlined below: * Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation NHS Trust (Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Community Services and Children's Services) * Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group (including GP Practices) * North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust (Acute Hospitals) * University Hospitals Morecambe Bay (Acute Hospitals) Additional information: All Tender documentation and Tender Forms are available on our Procurment and Contract portal, 'BRAVO' (see above link; register your interest and gain full access to the Portal for this and other NHS Tenders free of charge). Please do not attempt to make direct enquiries to the advertising Trust (Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) in relation to this or any other Tender. Attempting to make direct access could invalidate your organisation's participation in this and future Tender opportunities. All Tender download information, supporting documents and the Tender Forms are available from the BRAVO tender link above. Registering as an Interested Party provides a means for making any subsequent Request for Clarification in relation to the published Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5deda36d-4f97-43f0-9ea4-fce4072b635d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2015 - 8 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 7RG |
| 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 | Kendal South |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72710000 - Local area network services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5deda36d-4f97-43f0-9ea4-fce4072b635d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5deda36d-4f97-43f0-9ea4-fce4072b635d
  20th October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uhmb.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/opportunityList.do?reset=true&resetstored=true&oppList=CURRENT&_ncp=1445348344632.12579-1
  BRAVO procurement portal

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