Sexual Health Software Provision

This contract involves the provision of a sexual health software system designed to manage clinics, patient data, and outpatient clinic bookings, as well as generate reports. The software will integrate with pathology services for ordering, creating a fully paperless system. The contract is valid from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. The contract value is £60,688, including VAT. This is a notice of intention to award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically the Direct Award Process A. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. The provider for this contract is Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, located at Homerton Row, London E9 6SR. Key criteria for this contract include: 1. **Quality and Innovation**: The software aims to streamline patient management in the Sexual Health Department by digitizing processes such as appointments, test results, treatments, and partner notifications. This transition to a paperless system enhances efficiency, reduces waiting times, and empowers patients to manage their own care. 2. **Value**: The solution not only improves patient care but also ensures cost-effectiveness, fitting within the available budget. The provider will offer both the IT system and ongoing support, ensuring a reliable and well-maintained system that meets operational needs. 3. **Integration and Collaboration**: The software is developed in collaboration with key health authorities, including the Department of Health, London Sexual Health Program, and UK Health Security Agency, ensuring alignment with national standards and efficient data management. 4. **Improving Access**: The integration of third-party systems enhances patient access and autonomy by providing online appointment booking, STI test management, and results tracking, improving the overall healthcare experience. 5. **Social Value**: The software is built on the ISO 27001 certified IMS MAXIMS platform, ensuring strict security and privacy standards are met, protecting patient data while complying with regulations and addressing the health and wellbeing needs of City and Hackney residents.