Planning

Harm Reduction Database

  • NWSSP

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-018744

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0470c1

Published 18 June 2024, 1:19pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NWSSP

4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ

Email

Michael.Veasey@wales.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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

Harm Reduction Database

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

In 2010 Public Health Wales Trust, supported by Welsh Government, introduced the Harm Reduction Database (HRD) in all statutory and

voluntary sector Needle and Syringe Programmes (NSP) services across Wales. The HRD was developed in response to research indicating

a lack of consistency with regard high quality NSP provision, including accessibility of a full range of sterile injecting equipment. Since

implementation the HRD has been further developed to include additional modules designed to reduce specific harms relating to substance

misuse.

The HRD Wales provides an anonymous web-based mechanism for recording activity relating to the range of harm reduction services

provided to those accessing substance misuse services. The unique client data collected includes demographic, health and social care

service contact information as well as service level activity data.

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

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of Public Health Wales, are looking for a limited number of suppliers to take part in a virtual engagement exercise to help inform stakeholders of current market capability in this area. This exercise would consist of a short demonstration of the supplier solution followed by a Q&A. It will take place via Microsoft Teams on 30th July, 2024. For further details please contact Michael.Veasey@wales.nhs.uk

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

2 December 2024


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

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=142299.

(WA Ref:142299)