--- title: "Development of a standardised website within the South West region GP practice estate" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc747650-d9f1-43ef-99a4-dbc8ed6e2125" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc747650-d9f1-43ef-99a4-dbc8ed6e2125" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc747650-d9f1-43ef-99a4-dbc8ed6e2125.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc747650-d9f1-43ef-99a4-dbc8ed6e2125.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH CENTRAL WEST SCU" published: "2021-12-24" --- # Development of a standardised website within the South West region GP practice estate Buyer: NHS SOUTH CENTRAL WEST SCU Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc747650-d9f1-43ef-99a4-dbc8ed6e2125 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc747650-d9f1-43ef-99a4-dbc8ed6e2125) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc747650-d9f1-43ef-99a4-dbc8ed6e2125.json) ## Summary The NHS South Central West SCU is initiating a procurement process titled "Development of a standardised website within the South West region GP practice estate" as part of a programme to enhance digital offerings across approximately 500 GP practices in the South West region of England. Currently in the planning stage, the process includes a market engagement notice published on 24th December 2021, with a deadline for engagement responses set for 18th January 2022. This project falls under the categories of IT services, particularly consulting and software development, with a focus on delivering user-friendly, accessible online platforms that promote digital solutions. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in website development, user experience (UX) design, and digital solutions. Businesses capable of conducting user research, developing standardised websites, and communicating effectively with stakeholders will find this procurement appealing. Engaging in this process not only allows for collaboration with a key public health authority but also positions businesses to play an integral role in transforming digital access for healthcare services in the South West, ultimately supporting their growth and visibility in the sector. ## Notice NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) National Commercial and Procurement Hub are supporting NHS E/I South West Region in a programme to enhance website offerings within the South West region GP practice estate. The programme aims to develop a standardised website which can be rolled out amongst the c.500 practices in the region. To support this, a questionnaire exploring various options has been posted at https://forms.office.com/r/WMAF7FhdJG NHS E/I are seeking to engage with organisation(s) to deliver 3 phases of a programme in the SW region: - User research - Standardised website development - External communications The vision for the requirement is to ensure that any Citizen (User) across the SW region has the ability to access a standardised GP practice website which has a UX design focus, is intuitive to use, highly responsive and highly accessible to the many different users who chose to visit. The vision is for a website design which encourages a channel shift towards digital solutions and away from telephony contact. The use of existing and new online tools should be encouraged (repeat prescriptions / online consultations etc) through the finalised design. This questionnaire is designed to explore the market capabilities in relation to NHS E/I requirements. Information gathered will support the next steps in strategic development for this programme, including the identification of suitable routes to procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd72fa7-5dbd-4d3a-b577-cf578899174c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH CENTRAL WEST SCU | | Locality | TORQUAY | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ2 7FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay | | Local authority | Torbay | | Electoral ward | Shiphay | | Westminster constituency | Torbay | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Dec 2021 at 16:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd72fa7-5dbd-4d3a-b577-cf578899174c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd72fa7-5dbd-4d3a-b577-cf578899174c 24th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/r/WMAF7FhdJG ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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