Published date: 9 February 2023

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 3 March 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Industry specific software package - 48100000

  • Medical software package - 48180000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Procurement reference

CF-1326600D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

9 February 2023

Closing date

3 March 2023

Contract type

Supply contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ("ROH") is interest in hearing from suppliers able to provide Specimen Tracking Software.

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/

The Trust is looking to source a solution to improve process of tracking specimens being delivered to different labs, different hospitals and being able to confirm delivery of specimens. This is to replace the current process which is paper based and involves the used of logbooks/signatures to track specimens

Suppliers who are able to offer a solution relevant to this requirement are invited to express an interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. Further details on how to do this are contained below.

This exercise is intended to provide potential bidders with the opportunity to review the Authority"s draft specification and to provide information regarding the services they can offer that could meet these outline requirements. This builds on the Authority"s commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final specification and determine the appropriate route to market in a fair and transparent manner.

Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 13:00 on Friday 3rd March 2023.

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Matthew Kelsall

Address

Regents Court
Birmingham
B15 1NU
GB

Email

matthew.kelsall@uhb.nhs.uk