Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria House, Unit 7/8 Silverfox Way
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE27 0QJ
Contact
Mr Paul Greenwood
paul.greenwood@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 7747797572
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Consent
Reference number
NHCFT
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Overview: Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust are looking for Suppliers to work with them to develop an IT service that will provide an IT solution for the NHS Digital Consent process. We will be asking for Expressions on Interest and then selecting a number of Providers to attend a Supplier Day meeting to discuss what potential solutions are available and the future market direction for Digital Consent platforms.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Overview: Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust are looking for Suppliers to work with them to develop an IT service that will provide an IT solution for the NHS Digital Consent process. We will be asking for Expressions on Interest and then selecting a number of Providers to attend a Supplier Day meeting to discuss what potential solutions are available and the future market direction for Digital Consent platforms.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 September 2023
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: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Overview: Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust are looking for Suppliers to work with them to develop an IT service that will provide an IT solution for the NHS Digital Consent process. We will be asking for Expressions on Interest and then selecting a number of Providers to attend a Supplier Day meeting to discuss what potential solutions are available and the future market direction for Digital Consent platforms.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (the Contracting Authority) provides a range of health and care services to support more than 500,000 people living in Northumberland and North Tyneside. The Contracting Authority delivers care from hospitals, in a range of community venues and in people’s own homes. Services include:
Emergency and urgent care services including emergency surgery
· Planned and on-going care and rehabilitation
· Outpatient clinics in a range of conditions
· Elective surgery
· Diagnostic services
· Maternity services
· Children’s services
· End of life care
· Therapies including physio, occupational and speech and language
· Community services such as district nursing and health promotion
The Contracting Authority delivers care from sites across Northumberland and North Tyneside including an emergency care hospital, general and community hospitals, an outpatient and diagnostic centre, an elderly care unit and an integrated health and social care facility.
At present our proposed project would be predominantly based on the procurement of a comprehensive Virtual Consultations platform.
Timescales: The Trust does not have a current IT solution for this process but is looking to design, commission and implement as soon as practicable. We will be seeking assurances from suppliers that a reasonable timeframe is achievable and will be looking to discuss this with options and suggestions for phasing and innovative approaches at the Supplier Day.
The supplier day is scheduled for the 25/07/2022 at the Village Hotel: 10 The Silverlink N, West Allotment, Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0BY; the day will consist of a number of 40- 60 minute meetings with the Key representatives from NHCFT, to discuss the current market situation, currently deliverable solutions, future developments and a forward procurement strategy. A detailed agenda will of course follow in due course.
The discussion meetings will be based on a Supplier suitability. Please register your interest on this portal and confirm your availability for a meeting slot by email to: paul.greenwood@nhct.nhs.uk. Could you also please provide an overview of your Digital Consent Solution (no more than a one page overview).
Further Information: A copy of the draft specification and additional information can be obtained from paul.greenwood@nhct.nhs.uk.