Federated Data Platform Plus and Implementation Partner for NHS BNSSG ICB

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS BNSSG ICB's ("the Commissioner"), intention to commission supplementary technology and services to support the development of its "Intelligence Centre". The technology solution element within this requirement is termed 'FDP+' (Federated Data Platform Plus) while the professional services element is termed the 'FDP+ Implementation Partner'. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these requirements. The contract duration will be confirmed ahead of any formal invitation to tender (ITT) being issued. It is likely be between 5 and 7 years. At present the anticipated start date of the contract will be 01/04/2025 however these timeframes and dates are liable to change. The number of potential lots has not yet been decided and will also be confirmed ahead of any formal ITT and following inputs from this market engagement. TUPE will not apply to this opportunity as it is a new requirement without an incumbent provider. Total combined maximum contract value will be confirmed ahead of any formal ITT being issued. It is estimated at this time to be £9m across the term of the contract. Interested providers are invited to register their interest via the e-procurement system Atamis, following the instructions below. The deadline to register interest to this PIN is 25th October 2024. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).