Medical Appraisal & Revalidation Software Supply

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Dear Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust,

I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act in relation to medical appraisals for revalidation; as well as 360 degree multi-source feedback [MSF] at your organisation, including information relating to your use of medical revalidation software and third-party suppliers.

1. Does the organisation use an external supplier to supply software for the management of annual appraisals, revalidation and 360 degree multi-source feedback?

2. If so, which supplier does the organisation use for:
a) Medic Appraisals and Revalidation?
b) 360 degree multi-source feedback?

3. What was the annual cost to the third party in 20/21 for:
a) Medic Appraisals and Revalidation?
b) 360 degree multi-source feedback?

4. Please can you provide the contract start and end date for:
a) Medic Appraisals and Revalidation?
b) 360 degree multi-source feedback?

5. When will the organisation commence the start of the next Tender requirement for:
a) Medic Appraisals and Revalidation?
b) 360 degree multi-source feedback?

6. Did the organisation procure the supplier via a framework? If so, which framework?
a) Medic Appraisals and Revalidation?
b) 360 degree multi-source feedback?

7. Does the organisation use internal or external Appraisers for Annual Appraisal?

Yours faithfully,
Tina

RONAYNE, Toni (KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST), Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Dear Tina

Request for Information

Thank you for your request to access information in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, dated 27/08/2021.

This was received by the Trust on 27 August 2021 and, in accordance with the Act, the Trust has 20 working days in which to respond, ending on 27/09/2021. An initial investigation is currently taking place into whether the Trust holds the information you have requested and, if so, whether the information can be released in accordance with the legislation.

Any fees applicable to this request will be detailed in writing as soon as they can be determined and, should any further clarification of your request be required we will advise accordingly.

If you require any further assistance, or would like to discuss your request any further, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned quoting the reference number above.

Kind Regards

Toni

Toni Ronayne
Information Governance & Records Management Coordinator (Access)
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Information Governance
St Michaels House
St Michaels Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME103DW

T: 01795514524
M: 07775554698
E: [email address]
www.kmpt.nhs.uk
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RONAYNE, Toni (KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST), Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Dear Tina

Request for Information

I write further to your request FOI ID 27648 under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding:-

Medical Appraisal & Revalidation Software Supply

Following an investigation and search of our records I can confirm the following Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) information:-

1. Does the organisation use an external supplier to supply software for the management of annual appraisals, revalidation and 360 degree multi-source feedback?
Yes

2. If so, which supplier does the organisation use for:
a) Medic Appraisals and Revalidation?
SARD
b) 360 degree multi-source feedback?
SARD

3. What was the annual cost to the third party in 20/21 for:
a) Medic Appraisals and Revalidation?
b) 360 degree multi-source feedback?
The third party provides both Medic Appraisals, Revalidation and 360 degree multi – source feedback and the Total cost is £26,500

4. Please can you provide the contract start and end date for:
a) Medic Appraisals and Revalidation?
b) 360 degree multi-source feedback?
The third party provides both Medic Appraisals, Revalidation and 360 degree multi – source feedback and the contract start and end date is June 2021 – May 2022

5. When will the organisation commence the start of the next Tender requirement for:
a) Medic Appraisals and Revalidation?
b) 360 degree multi-source feedback?
This information has not yet been confirmed

6. Did the organisation procure the supplier via a framework? If so, which framework?
a) Medic Appraisals and Revalidation?
No
b) 360 degree multi-source feedback?
No

7. Does the organisation use internal or external Appraisers for Annual Appraisal?
Internal

I confirm that the information above/attached completes your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am also pleased to confirm that no charge will be made for this request.

If you have any questions or concerns or are unhappy with the response provided or the service you have received you can write to the Head of Information Governance at the address on top of this letter. If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision.

Kind Regards

Toni

Toni Ronayne
Information Governance & Records Management Coordinator (Access)
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Information Governance
St Michaels House
St Michaels Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME103DW

T: 01795514524
M: 07775554698
E: [email address]
www.kmpt.nhs.uk
Twitter: kmptnhs

Pronoun: She/her
If you have a Freedom of Information request please email [Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust request email]

This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient please accept our apologies. Please do not disclose copy or distribute information in this email or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.

Please inform us that this message has gone astray before deleting it. Thank you for your co-operation.

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