Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Ltd
Northumbria House, Silverfox way, Cobalt Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE27 0QJ
Contact
Mrs Sarah O'Donnell
sarah.o'donnell@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 7733110546
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHCFT 912 Contract for the provision of an online learning platform for DAFNE (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating) program courses for healthcare staff and patients
Reference number
DN707724
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72212931 - Training software development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The DAFNE program provides DAFNE course content for adults living with type 1 diabetes, in a variety of formats; in addition to the provision of training courses for diabetes specialist healthcare professionals (HCPs) (doctors, diabetes specialist dietitians and nurses) on how to deliver the DAFNE patient courses.
We already have nine online units with our current provider. This specification relates to:
1. the transfer of the existing 9 units to a new platform
a. There is also a Resources Area on the current online platform that must be replicated.
2. the development of:
a. a new patient unit for adults with type 2 diabetes using insulin – the VICTOR (Varying Insulin Doses for Changes To Routine) course;
The DAFNE program provides DAFNE course content for adults living with type 1 diabetes, in a variety of formats; in addition to the provision of training courses for diabetes specialist healthcare professionals (HCPs) (doctors, diabetes specialist dietitians and nurses) on how to deliver the DAFNE patient courses.
We already have nine online units with our current provider. This specification relates to:
1. the transfer of the existing 9 units to a new platform
a. There is also a Resources Area on the current online platform that must be replicated.
2. the development of:
a. a new patient unit for adults with type 2 diabetes using insulin – the VICTOR (Varying Insulin Doses for Changes To Routine) course;
b. a new patient courses for adults using Closed Loops (CL), on how to optimise the Closed Loop technology.
c. any additional units as required over the life of the contract in line with the changing needs of the service according to T&Cs of the awarded contract.
3. Minor amendments and annual updates to all units, if required
4. Hosting and maintenance
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £160,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The DAFNE program provides DAFNE course content for adults living with type 1 diabetes, in a variety of formats; in addition to the provision of training courses for diabetes specialist healthcare professionals (HCPs) (doctors, diabetes specialist dietitians and nurses) on how to deliver the DAFNE patient courses.
We already have nine online units with our current provider. This specification relates to:
1. the transfer of the existing 9 units to a new platform
a. There is also a Resources Area on the current online platform that must be replicated.
2. the development of:
a. a new patient unit for adults with type 2 diabetes using insulin – the VICTOR (Varying Insulin Doses for Changes To Routine) course;
The DAFNE program provides DAFNE course content for adults living with type 1 diabetes, in a variety of formats; in addition to the provision of training courses for diabetes specialist healthcare professionals (HCPs) (doctors, diabetes specialist dietitians and nurses) on how to deliver the DAFNE patient courses.
We already have nine online units with our current provider. This specification relates to:
1. the transfer of the existing 9 units to a new platform
a. There is also a Resources Area on the current online platform that must be replicated.
2. the development of:
a. a new patient unit for adults with type 2 diabetes using insulin – the VICTOR (Varying Insulin Doses for The DAFNE program provides DAFNE course content for adults living with type 1 diabetes, in a variety of formats; in addition to the provision of training courses for diabetes specialist healthcare professionals (HCPs) (doctors, diabetes specialist dietitians and nurses) on how to deliver the DAFNE patient courses.
We already have nine online units with our current provider. This specification relates to:
1. the transfer of the existing 9 units to a new platform
a. There is also a Resources Area on the current online platform that must be replicated.
2. the development of:
a. a new patient unit for adults with type 2 diabetes using insulin – the VICTOR (Varying Insulin Doses for Changes To Routine) course;
b. a new patient courses for adults using Closed Loops (CL), on how to optimise the Closed Loop technology.
c. any additional units as required over the life of the contract in line with the changing needs of the service according to T&Cs of the awarded contract.
3. Minor amendments and annual updates to all units, if required
4. Hosting and maintenance
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 February 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 February 2024
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Head of Procurement
Procurement, Northumbria House, Silver Fox Way
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE27 0QJ
Country
United Kingdom