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Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for practices in Lincolnshire ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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07 Oct 2024 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has concluded the procurement process for the provision of General Practice Appointment Booking Services to replace the expired national contract previously held by Accurx Limited. The procurement, managed with the support of the NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub, aimed to secure a booking solution that integrates with general practice clinical systems and supports digital modernisation. A selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13 Framework was used to identify the most suitable provider, resulting in the award of the contract to Accurx Limited. The initial contract period began on 1 July 2024 and will continue until 31 March 2025, with an option to extend for an additional six months. The contract is valued at £116,319.99 and covers services primarily within the East Midlands region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide software solutions to healthcare sectors. Companies with expertise in cloud software and integration with existing healthcare IT systems would find this contract beneficial. By participating in such procurement activities, businesses can enhance their market presence in the healthcare industry and form valuable partnerships with NHS entities. This procurement highlights the importance of modern digital systems in transforming general practice services, thereby presenting a substantial market for innovative technological solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for practices in Lincolnshire ICB

Notice Description

The NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub supported NHS Lincolnshire ICB to place a new contract for the provision of a General Practice Appointment Booking solution to replace the national contract for appointment booking supplied by Accurx Limited which expired on 30th June 2024. NHS Lincolnshire ICB's requirement is for an appointment booking solution that enables booking of appointments by patients into GP clinics, long term condition clinics and vaccination clinics with integration with GP clinical systems. The solution is required to meet the digital pathways capabilities that support Modernising General Practice (MGP). A call-off process from the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework (RM1557.13) Lot 2: Cloud software was undertaken in accordance with the G-Cloud 13 buyers guide to identify the most suitable provider to deliver requirements. The contract has been awarded to Accurx Limted. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 3 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522bbbcb-e2f8-4bc7-9206-ef527c44f526
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,319 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,319 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 8GG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Sleaford Holdingham
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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