NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions II

NOE CPC intend to issue a tender under the Procurement Act 2023 to establish an open Framework following the open competitive procedure procurement route. The Total Technology Solutions 2 Framework will offer the NHS and wider UK public sector, a compliant route to market for the purchase of ICT products and services across the categories of non-clinical hardware, software and services, both in isolation or in any combination as part of a complete solution. It has been designed to be accessible to all types and size of supplier including OEM's, VaR's, SME's and large enterprises.

Prior to issuing a Tender Notice (UK4), NOE CPC are issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK 2) to inform the market of this upcoming opportunity and to provide potential bidders a final opportunity to review the proposed framework approach and raise any comments, observations or questions regarding the procurement strategy. This is the second pre-market notice issued in relation to the forthcoming Total Technology Solutions 2 Framework and it's purpose is to provide an overview of our planned strategy for the procurement of the new Framework.

Actions for potential bidders-

To ensure your organisation is prepared for this upcoming opportunity, we encourage suppliers to:

Watch the 'Introduction to the Total Technology Solutions 2 Framework' video to learn more about the proposed framework structure and procurement approach: https://youtu.be/j9h-Znsz3tY?si=iOE_mPql24ZBsaQz

Review the proposed commercial strategy and raise any questions, comments or observations by contacting enquiries@noecpc.nhs.uk.

Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) in advance of the Tender Notice being published.

Confirm whether your organisation intends to bid for the framework and Indicate which Solution Category or Categories (SC1–SC24) your organisation is likely to bid for to help inform final procurement planning and market analysis.

The Central Digital Platform is an online portal which will make it easier for suppliers to find and bid for contracts, and for buyers to meet their transparency commitments under the Procurement Act 2023.

Suppliers are encouraged to register their organisation in advance of a tender opportunity being published.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html