Intranet Platform and Staff App

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is inviting tenders for the provision and implementation of an Intranet Platform and Staff App Services solution, in addition to associated hosting and support services.

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is inviting tenders for the provision and implementation of an Intranet Platform and Staff App Services solution, in addition to associated hosting and support services.

The current Intranet platform is over seven years old, and the Trust is therefore looking to secure a new, modern functioning intranet to transform how it communicates and engages with the work force. Required areas of improvement include:

• Improved technical features and capability;
• An improved search function;
• A central contact directory; and
• Compatibility with accessibility legislation and NHS Digital security requirements.

The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 18th December 2023 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of three (3) years until 17th December 2026, with an option to extend for two (2) additional periods of one (1) year subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Trust.

The Trust is procuring this contract following the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions. The Trust will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification. The Trust will be utilising the NHS Standard Terms & Conditions for Services Contract.

The Trust is seeking to contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness.