Published date: 19 January 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 February 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Training and entertainment software development services - 72212930

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£160,000

Procurement reference

NHFML001-DN707724-60121521

Published date

19 January 2024

Closing date

19 February 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

9 May 2024

Contract end date

8 May 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The DAFNE program provides DAFNE course content for adults living with type 1 diabetes, in a variety of formats; in addition to the provision of training courses for diabetes specialist healthcare professionals (HCPs) (doctors, diabetes specialist dietitians and nurses) on how to deliver the DAFNE patient courses.
We already have nine online units with our current provider. This specification relates to:

1. the transfer of the existing 9 units to a new platform
a. There is also a Resources Area on the current online platform that must be replicated.

2. the development of:
a. a new patient unit for adults with type 2 diabetes using insulin - the VICTOR (Varying Insulin Doses for Changes To Routine) course;
b. a new patient courses for adults using Closed Loops (CL), on how to optimise the Closed Loop technology.
c. any additional units as required over the life of the contract in line with the changing needs of the service according to T&Cs of the awarded contract.

3. Minor amendments and annual updates to all units, if required

4. Hosting and maintenance

About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah O'Donnell

Address

Northumbria House, Silverfox Way, Cobalt Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE27 0QJ
England

Email

sarah.odonnell@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk

Website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/