Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cef-594d-71e9-b995-bf3c6250170a/digital-workplace-solutions-2-sbs10510

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510)

[N H S Shared Business Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/n-h-s-shared-business-services)

Estimated value

£2,500,000,000

Published

19 Sept 2024

Deadline

Closed

10 Jan 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

NHS Shared Business Services 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.â&#128;¯

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Digital Workplace Solutions and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.

### Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:â&#128;¯â&#128;¯

[sbs.nhs.uk](https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%AF)

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.â&#128;¯â&#128;¯

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:

â¦&#129;â&#128;&#131;COTS software licencing

â¦&#129;â&#128;&#131;Bespoke Software development

â¦&#129;â&#128;&#131;Infrastructure equipment supply

â¦&#129;â&#128;&#131;Infrastructure support and maintenance

â¦&#129;â&#128;&#131;Infrastructure management services - equipment

â¦&#129;â&#128;&#131;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 50 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.

Please follow the link provided to access the tender documentation on SAP Ariba

Additional information: The value provided is only an estimate based upon market value. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice.

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## CPV classification

Data-processing machines (hardware)

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b3c87c56-3e2f-4e57-87fa-3e8b964bcc3a)

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