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title: "Electronic Patient Record (EPR) pre-market Supplier Fair for Mental Health, Children and Family on 8th and 25th March 2019"
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# Electronic Patient Record (EPR) pre-market Supplier Fair for Mental Health, Children and Family on 8th and 25th March 2019

Buyer: SOUTHERN HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff59918c-dac8-4a00-bd9d-ab5a09957800

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## Summary

The Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, with a focus on mental health, children, and family records. A pre-market Supplier Fair is scheduled for the 8th and 25th of March 2019 in Southampton, England, aiming to engage potential suppliers and raise awareness of market offerings. Interested parties should confirm their participation by the 15th of February 2019. The trust employs over 6,000 staff, of whom approximately half utilise the current EPR system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those providing consulting, software development, and support. Companies that specialise in electronic patient record systems tailored for mental health and children's services may find this engagement particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the trust is actively seeking innovative solutions in a competitive marketplace. Interested businesses should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities and solutions at the Supplier Fair.

## Notice

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest to attend a pre-market Supplier Fair on the 8th and 25th March 2019 in advance of re-procuring it's Electronic Patient Record System during 2019/20. The event will be used to raise awareness amongst staff about EPR systems with the view to understand the product and supplier market and ultimately, determine route to market. Please note that the focus will be on a mental health, children and family record solution and our interest is in providers who currently offer this in a live environment. The provisional dates (8th and 25th March 2019) and venue details will be confirmed with each attendee. Please note the contract location (SO40 2RZ). Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is a large Community and Mental Health Trust based in Hampshire with over 6,000 staff, about half of whom use the existing electronic patient record system for mental health, children and family patient records. Further information about the Trust can be found on the website: https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ Please contact Norma Christison or Hilary Painting by 15th February 2019 to confirm your interest in attending. Thank you. Email norma.christison@southernhealth.nhs.uk Email hilary.painting@southernhealth.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6002fcb-31bb-41a8-aceb-1b8f01369314 |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL FUND |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO40 2RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2019 at 15:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6002fcb-31bb-41a8-aceb-1b8f01369314

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6002fcb-31bb-41a8-aceb-1b8f01369314
  18th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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