Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
Fulwood House, Old Fulwood Road
Sheffield
S10 3TH
Contact
Nikki Woodhead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Supply of an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) solution and associated services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
1. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity in relation to the supply of an EPR to support Sheffield HSC in the delivery of Mental Health and Social Care services. 2. Sheffield HSC is seeking to procure a provider of hosted, fully managed Electronic Patient Record solutions to replace the existing inhouse developed and maintained EPR. 3. Sheffield HSC are seeking a supplier to provide a range of deployment/implementation services as well as hosting the EPR and providing support and maintenance services on a continuing basis. 4. It is expected that the maximum potential contract term will be 10 years but this is subject to confirmation. 5. It is intended that neighbouring NHS Mental Health Trusts that may form relationships or consortiums with Sheffield HSC would be able to join the contract that may arise from any future procurement activities. 6. Potential suppliers are invited to attend a Supplier Briefing session on the 24th June 2021. This session will be a virtual session hosted via Teams. To register your interest in attending submit the following information to nicola.woodhead@shsc.nhs.uk • Company name • Name, role and email address of attendee(s)
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48810000 - Information systems
- 48814200 - Patient-administration system
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48814400 - Clinical information system
- 48814000 - Medical information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
1. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity in relation to the supply of an EPR to support Sheffield HSC in the delivery of Mental Health and Social Care services. 2. Sheffield HSC is seeking to procure a provider of hosted, fully managed Electronic Patient Record solutions to replace the existing inhouse developed and maintained EPR. 3. Sheffield HSC are seeking a supplier to provide a range of deployment/implementation services as well as hosting the EPR and providing support and maintenance services on a continuing basis. 4. It is expected that the maximum potential contract term will be 10 years but this is subject to confirmation. 5. It is intended that neighbouring NHS Mental Health Trusts that may form relationships or consortiums with Sheffield HSC would be able to join the contract that may arise from any future procurement activities. 6. Potential suppliers are invited to attend a Supplier Briefing session on the 24th June 2021. This session will be a virtual session hosted via Teams. To register your interest in attending submit the following information to Nicola.woodhead@shsc.nhs.uk• Company name • Name, role and email address of attendee(s) Actual dates to be determined, therefore this timetable is for indicative purposes only:24.06.2021 – Supplier Briefing Event05.07.2021 – FTS notice and Invitation to Tender sent for publication10.08.2021 – Tenders to be submitted23.12.2021 – Standstill period commences06.01.2022 – Contract awardPotential suppliers will not be prejudiced by any response to this PIN, or failure to respond. This PIN does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement and does not constitute a commitment by Sheffield HSC to undertake any procurement exercise. In the event that Sheffield HSC decides to formally commence the procurement of the EPR and Associated Services a separate contract notice will be issued.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Supplier Briefing Event does not form part of a formal procurement process and Sheffield HSC reserves the right to decide whether or not to proceed with any tendering procedures in relation to these contracts. Potential suppliers shall be solely responsible for any costs which they incur as a result of participating in any aspect of this market engagement exercise.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
18 July 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No