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Tunstall awarded framework agreement for Telecare, Telehealth and Telecoaching from Buying Solutions 
Tunstall Healthcare has been awarded a framework agreement for the supply of telecare, telehealth and telecoaching equipment and services to local authorities and NHS organisations. The new framework agreement was awarded by Buying Solutions, the national procurement partner for all UK public services and part of the Efficiency and Reform Group within the Cabinet Office.
The telecare, telehealth and telecoaching framework agreement is for two years, (with the option of two further one year extensions) and replaces the previous telecare framework agreement from NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (PASA). It also forms a key part of the Department of Health’s vision of building a strong telecare infrastructure across the UK, outlined in last month’s Government White Paper.
Managed by Buying Solutions, the framework agreement provides a simplified procurement process that meets the European legislative requirements of public sector organisations with nationally negotiated pricing and pre-agreed terms and conditions. It also gives access to an electronic catalogue of telecare and telehealth solutions, and removes the need for separate tendering or procurement arrangements saving time whilst offering best value.
Tunstall Healthcare is one of only six organisations that have received the award to supply products and services within all six Lots of the framework agreement including, Telecare Products, Telecare Services, Telehealth Products, Telehealth Services, Telecoaching Products and Services and Managed Services. As a result, Tunstall is well placed to offer its public sector customers a wide range of products and services to suit their individual and specific requirements.
The framework agreement began on 16th August 2010, more information on Buying Solutions can be found at http://www.buyingsolutions.gov.uk/categories/ICT/telecare/
Your Tunstall account manager will be able to discuss what the benefits of the framework agreement mean to you. Should you have any questions, or if you would like to arrange a meeting, please do not hesitate to contact our help desk on 01977 660479.
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Buying Solutions Framework Agreement No: RM784
Telecare Products RM784/L1
Telecare Services RM784/L2
Telehealth Products RM784/L3
Telehealth Services RM784/L4
Telecoaching RM784/L5
Managed Services RM784/L6