Our Audio Visual Solutions and Integrated Operating Theatres 2 Framework Agreement supports both NHS and wider public sector organisations by providing access to a broad range of audio-visual and integrated technology solutions that enhance service delivery, collaboration, and operational efficiency. It includes:
- Audio Visual (AV) solutions that enhance communication, improve service delivery, and increase efficiency. Both AV and conferencing solutions support hybrid working, remote collaboration, and multi-site communication – ideal for public sector teams working across regions or departments.
- Digital signage and check-in systems that can be used in hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, libraries, community centres and more to streamline visitor management and improve user experience. These systems can serve as an effective wayfinding tool in large government buildings or hospitals, guiding visitors to their destinations, or allowing for quick updates of information, ensuring the public receives the latest news and announcements, unlike static displays.
- Integrated theatre systems, enabling streamlined collaboration by consolidating control of multiple devices, including imaging systems, monitors, lighting, and data sources, onto a single, user-friendly interface, enhancing efficiency, safety, and collaboration during surgical procedures. An integrated operating room requires less time to prepare for surgery than a typical operating room due to direct connectivity with other hospital equipment, devices and information systems, enhancing efficiency, communication, and overall performance during surgical procedures.
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement covers the integration of audio visual solutions into operating theatres, such as high specification diagnostic and theatre imaging solutions. The connection of operating theatres with multi-disciplinary team rooms (MDT) for specialist collaboration across multiple sites, and provides a provision for patient check-in, patient entertainment and digital signage solutions.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
17 November 2023 – 16 November 2027
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and UK Public Sector organisations
How was the framework agreement procured?
Further competition and direct award
Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
How we can support?
We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.
How can I access the framework agreement?
Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)
The framework agreement has been structured into the following lots:
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
IMPROVES VISITOR PATHWAYS
Digital signage and check-in devices improve visitor pathways in a variety of environments, including hospitals, universities and more, making it easier for visitors to find what they are looking for.
ENHANCES EFFICIENCY
Integrated operating theatres enhance efficiency, communication, and overall performance during surgical procedures, supporting better patient outcomes.
BOOSTS PRODUCTIVITY
Audio visual solutions promote seamless collaboration, allowing teams to share ideas, work collectively, and boost productivity.
STREAMLINES PROCEDURES
Integrating operating theatres with audio-visuals solutions enables the recording and streaming of procedures, which can be utilised to train colleagues and analyse outcomes, ultimately improving patient care.
IMPROVES STAFF EFFICIENCY
Improvements to staff efficiency and patient wait times by providing the ability to stream recordings directly to multi-disciplinary teams (MDT), improving the discharge process, reducing patient wait times and clinician workload.
REMOVES COMMUNICATION BARRIERS
Covers the connection of operating theatres with multi-disciplinary team rooms (MDT) for specialist collaboration across multiple sites, removing communication barriers and delays.
What our Customers Say...
“Alison & Kelly, super helpful as always providing guidance, insights and support with anything required at project level. Response from the team is superb, no delays and the benefits of being an NHS organisation is I can Teams them! Great support, great team. Thanks all for your help & support on the initial stage of the audio-visual project!”
Mac Lines
Informatics Contracts Manager
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
Healthcare Case Studies
Effective use of NHS SBS Framework Agreement by UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) had a time-sensitive project to deliver via its preferred supplier, CINOS, but needed a new route to market with the option to direct award. NHS SBS’ Audio Visual Solutions and Integrated Operating Theatres 2 Framework Agreement met these requirements.
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Strategic Procurement Support
If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.
