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title: "Early Market Engagement - Potential Future Provision of a Teledermatology Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d609"
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# Early Market Engagement - Potential Future Provision of a Teledermatology Platform

Buyer: NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d609

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## Summary

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (NHS Norfolk & Waveney ICB) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to engage with them for the potential future provision of a Teledermatology platform to health care professionals across NHS Norfolk and Waveney. This early market engagement exercise is currently in the Planning stage, with the deadline for soft market testing responses set for 12:00 hours on Friday, 31st January 2025. The procurement process is aimed at covering various locations including three acute NHS Trusts, five to six Community Diagnostics Centres, and 106 GP practices within the Norfolk and Waveney region. The Teledermatology platform falls under the IT software package category (CPV code: 48517000). Feedback on associated licensing fees, implementation costs, and ongoing costs is being sought during this stage. The procurement follows obligations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the new Procurement Act 2023 and will ensure current services remain in place during the period.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development and healthcare technology. Companies focusing on software supply services (CPV code: 72268000), particularly those experienced in health service platforms, will find this tender suitable. The engagement aims to gather insights on cost structure and deployment feasibility, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in large-scale deployment and support of telehealth solutions. Additionally, it opens avenues for growth within the healthcare sector by providing future potential contracts and partnerships with NHS bodies in the region. By participating in this market engagement, businesses can position themselves as key players in the rapidly evolving telehealth field, thus enhancing their market presence and gaining valuable insights for future opportunities.

## Notice

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to engage with the ICB for the potential future provision of a Teledermatology platform to health care professionals across NHS Norfolk and Waveney 

The Commissioner is currently reviewing options for the potential implementation of a Teledermatology Platform across a population of approximately 1.1 million in the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System. The sum of activity for Dermatology services across the region for 2023-2024 has been approximately 80,000. 

The purpose of this advert is to provide early notification of the potential opportunity and to seek market feedback in relation to the potential costs. 

We seek information in relation to the following:
1. Licensing Fees:
o Covering 3 acute NHS Trusts.
o Including 5-6 Community Diagnostics Centres.
o Supporting 106 GP practices.

2. Implementation Costs:
o Any setup or deployment fees.
o Costs related to training or onboarding.

3. Ongoing Costs:
o Annual maintenance or support fees.
o Fees for updates or additional services.

Please note that any costs provided are indicative only and will not form part of any future procurement process. Any costs received will be anonymised.

The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is by 12:00 hours on Friday 31st January. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. 

Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB's procurement obligations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the new Procurement Act 2023 and may be advertised openly to all or the Commissioner may select an appropriate framework agreement.

To respond please use the messaging function or the optional response template with the Atamis Procurement Portal - Project reference C333635. Please access via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the Atamis e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C333635. 

Please note that we are unable to enter into direct discussions with one or more potential suppliers. If you do have any questions please submit via the messaging function within the Atamis Portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to engage with the ICB for the potential future provision of a Teledermatology platform to health care professionals across NHS Norfolk and Waveney 

The Commissioner is currently reviewing options for the potential implementation of a Teledermatology Platform across a population of approximately 1.1 million in the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System. The sum of activity for Dermatology services across the region for 2023-2024 has been approximately 80,000. 

The purpose of this advert is to provide early notification of the potential opportunity and to seek market feedback in relation to the potential costs. 

We seek information in relation to the following:
1. Licensing Fees:
o Covering 3 acute NHS Trusts.
o Including 5-6 Community Diagnostics Centres.
o Supporting 106 GP practices.

2. Implementation Costs:
o Any setup or deployment fees.
o Costs related to training or onboarding.

3. Ongoing Costs:
o Annual maintenance or support fees.
o Fees for updates or additional services.

Please note that any costs provided are indicative only and will not form part of any future procurement process. Any costs received will be anonymised.

The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is by 12:00 hours on Friday 31st January. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. 

Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB's procurement obligations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the new Procurement Act 2023 and may be advertised openly to all or the Commissioner may select an appropriate framework agreement.

To respond please use the messaging function or the optional response template with the Atamis Procurement Portal - Project reference C333635. Please access via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the Atamis e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C333635. 

Please note that we are unable to enter into direct discussions with one or more potential suppliers. If you do have any questions please submit via the messaging function within the Atamis Portal. Additional information: Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB's procurement obligations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the new Procurement Act 2023 and may be advertised openly to all or the Commissioner may select an appropriate framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002565-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 14:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002565-2025
- 24 Jan 2025 at 12:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002510-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/

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