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title: "National PEWS Beta Digital Specification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c64e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2023-05-04"
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# National PEWS Beta Digital Specification

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c64e

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## Summary

The National Systemwide Paediatric Observations Tracking Programme (SPOT) overseen by NHS England, is initiating a tender process for the development of a standardised national Paediatric Early Warning system (PEWS) within the health services industry category. This procurement aims to create a national standard for supplier platforms in tracking and detecting deteriorating children. A market engagement event is planned for potential suppliers to understand the digital specifications on 17th May 2023. The final digital specification will be published later this year, and interested parties must register for the event by emailing their details by COP on 16th May 2023.

This tender by NHS England presents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers in the health services sector who can provide early warning score systems for NHS Trusts. Companies offering digital healthcare solutions and expertise in paediatric care would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The current focus is on developing a national PEWS Beta Digital Specification to enhance the standard of care for children in inpatient settings, with key dates including the market engagement event on 17th May 2023 for interested suppliers to participate in shaping the final specification.

## Notice

The National Systemwide Paediatric Observations Tracking Programme (SPOT) is currently developing a standardised national Paediatric Early Warning system (PEWS), with the aim of creating a national standard for supplier platforms that facilitates a standardised and interoperable method of tracking and detecting the deteriorating child. This PEW system has initially been designed to be used within an inpatient setting. In preparation for the upcoming release of a National PEWS Beta Digital Specification we would run like to run a market engagement event to engage with potential suppliers for NHS Trust early warning scores systems. 

There will be a virtual event on the 17th May 2023 at 3:30-5pm for suppliers to attend to understand the proposals for digital specifications and the process for feedback on the draft beta version. The final digital specification will be published later this year. Please register for this event by emailing the name of the proposed attendee and organisation/company affiliation, to england.pews@nhs.net by COP on the 16th May 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Systemwide Paediatric Observations Tracking Programme (SPOT) is currently developing a standardised national Paediatric Early Warning system (PEWS), with the aim of creating a national standard for supplier platforms that facilitates a standardised and interoperable method of tracking and detecting the deteriorating child. This PEW system has initially been designed to be used within an inpatient setting. In preparation for the upcoming release of a National PEWS Beta Digital Specification we would run like to run a market engagement event to engage with potential suppliers for NHS Trust early warning scores systems. 

There will be a virtual event on the 17th May 2023 at 3:30-5pm for suppliers to attend to understand the proposals for digital specifications and the process for feedback on the draft beta version. The final digital specification will be published later this year. Please register for this event by emailing the name of the proposed attendee and organisation/company affiliation, to england.pews@nhs.net by COP on the 16th May 2023. Additional information: This is a pre engagement event to develop a national specification to be used for NHS Trust procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012788-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 May 2023 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 11:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012788-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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