Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
N H S Shared Business Services
Three Cherry Tree Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7AH
nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05280446
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/21006870
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/21006870
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Public Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510)
Reference number
SBS10510
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.
NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Digital Workplace Solutions to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
The new Framework is expected to go live May 2025.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Approved Organisations as set out in the contract documents.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of the intended framework agreement is wide and is proposed to include, without being limited to, the products and services listed below:
• Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software licencing
• Bespoke Software development
• Infrastructure equipment supply
• Infrastructure support and maintenance
• Infrastructure management services - equipment
• Infrastructure management services - software
NHS SBS are seeking to appoint a range of Value-Add Resellers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) capable of providing Hardware, Software and Services to Approved Organisations. As part of demonstrating capability bidders will be required to evidence the Accreditations they hold with vendors to ensure the framework delivers maximum value for money.
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement;
The scope of the intended framework agreement is wide and is proposed to include, without being limited to, the products and services listed below:
⦁ COTS software licencing
⦁ Bespoke Software development
⦁ Infrastructure equipment supply
⦁ Infrastructure support and maintenance
⦁ Infrastructure management services - equipment
⦁ Infrastructure management services - software
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ), Commercial Schedule requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 30 bidders
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 65% in total out of 90% Quality in the AQ questions (including Social Value), the Authority shall exclude the submission from further evaluation.
The maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
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: Yes
Description of options
Framework will be 36 months with the option to extend for up to 12 months
two.2.14) Additional information
Successful Suppliers may be requested after award to present their offer in the form of electronic catalogues. Details will be made available after award.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 30
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-024620
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
7 November 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
10 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
7 November 2024
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The value provided in II.2.6 is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Three Cherry Tree Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7AH
nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom