United Kingdom-Edgbaston: HealthTrust Europe Framework Agreement for Enterprise Solutions for End-to-End ICT OEM Hardware and Software

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2024/S 000-011625/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (“Authority/MSE”)
Postal address: 19 George Road
Town: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Postal code: B15 1NU
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 08458875000
Email: Amelia.Whatley@htepg.com
Internet address(es):
Main address:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted.Further information can be obtained at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: HealthTrust Europe Framework Agreement for Enterprise Solutions for End-to-End ICT OEM Hardware and Software
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 30000000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: This Framework is targeted at hardware Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM’s), with the capability to provide a wide range of Client Devices, associated OEM hardware products and associated software products and services across their own brand(s) and or technology group branding. The Framework Agreement scope across 1 (One) Lot which includes;
1. Hardware (OEM Hardware) – Own brand Hardware which includes the following categories; Audio Visual Equipment excluding Smart Screens, Smart Screens/ Information Screens, Data Storage, Digital Technology Devices, Enterprise Servers, Housing and Power, Networking, Peripherals, Hardware as a Service (HaaS), Wireless Access Points and Controllers and any other items which may be reasonably described as hardware.. This category ranges from single hardware purchases and modifications of hardware equipment; to full Specification design, build, installation, support, and maintenance of enterprise level infrastructure for complete ICT Solutions.
2. Software – The provision, implementation and facilitation of OEM software solutions, to enhance the performance of accompanying and/or existing OEM hardware within a Participating Authority. This includes commoditised off the shelf programs, applications and software packages. This incorporates all aspects of software licensing including cloud, mobile software licensing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
3. ICT Security and Cybersecurity – The provision, implementation and facilitation of all necessary ICT elements, to provide robust defences against security threats whether internal, external, digital or physical. The security category consists of technologies, solutions, processes, and controls designed to protect systems, networks and data from risk.
4. ICT Technology Assisted Services including Digitisation and Digitalisation – The provision of services to enhance OEM hardware and/or Software solutions including (non-exhaustive list) pre and post sales engagement; consultancy and advisory services; installation and on-site expertise; deployment of people for ICT related solution specific services; education and training; managed services; financial services; maintenance; technical support; logistics; hosting; security services; hardware/ software deployments, configuration disposals, data destruction, refurbishment, and recycling.
5. Social Value – The Social Value categorisation will aid Participating Authorities in ensuring that what they buy creates additional benefits for society. It will enable public sector bodies to meet their social value outcomes and deliverables (where applicable) by assessing, recording, measuring and reporting social value objectives, outcomes and processes where applicable.
The Framework will enable a range of purchase options and value add benefits including but not limited to; storage and logistics, configuration, finance, Device as a Service (DaaS) and leasing; enabling Participating Authorities to update their ICT estate in a way that best meets their individual needs, the needs of a group of Contracting Authorities, or the needs of their Integrated Care Systems (ICS).
The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 2 years (24 months) initial period with the option of extending for up to 24 months.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 2000000000.00 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30100000, 30200000, 30210000, 30211400, 44316400, 48000000, 50312600, 50322000, 72222300

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Under this Framework Agreement the supplier will provide: Original Equipment Manufacturer’s Client Devices, associated OEM hardware products and associated software products and services.
The current annual spend through the Agreement is estimated to be £50 million per annum (based on spend data January – December 2023).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this Agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT
INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk.
HealthTrust Europe utilises the Supplier Registration Service information database, formally known as sid4gov. Candidates are requested to register on the Supplier Registration service at Supplier Registration Service (cabinetoffice.gov.uk) and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on Supplier Registration Service must ensure that information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.
Please note that, at present, sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on the Portal, and therefore Potential Providers must complete the Qualification and Selection Envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 2000000000.00 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:Extension of up to 24 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: Extension of up to 24 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.14) Additional information: You may access further information on the HealthTrust Europe GPO Model at this link; www.healthtrusteurope.com/group-purchasing

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria: HTE may request such information as may be requested pursuant to Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Details are provided in the Selection Questionnaire/Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability:
List and brief description of selection criteria: HTE may request such information as may be requested pursuant to Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Details are provided in the Selection Questionnaire/Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction:The Participating Authority may want to use electronic auction in accordance with Reg 35. Further details to be in the ITT.
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2024-05-14
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2024-05-15 Local time: 08:00

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:4 years
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:
HTE is undertaking central purchasing body activities in carrying out this tender exercise by virtue of its partnership with MSE. Notwithstanding HTE’s relationship with [MSE], it is HTE conducting this tender exercise and all enquiries should be directed to HTE as confirmed in Section 1 above.
MSE and not HTE will execute the resultant framework agreement with successful bidders.
The bodies to whom the use of this Agreement will be open include all contracting authorities in the UK as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as may be updated from time to time. In particular, the following entities in the UK (particularly those of a health and/or social care nature) are envisaged as Agreement users: Public sector classification guide and forward work plan – Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
To view the list use the downloadable spreadsheet. This list includes each organisation’s successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations and associated organisation created due to any organisational changes.
This Agreement will be open to any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health, and/or social care nature or which have a similar procurement need, and/or any UK based central government authority listed at Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, in respect of any goods or services to any of the above listed organization.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe
Postal address: 19 George Road
Town: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Postal code: B15 1NU
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1216871350

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
HTE will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2024-04-10