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Electronic Drug Tariff Support

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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01 Aug 2024 at 07:16

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31 Jul 2024 at 07:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract titled "Electronic Drug Tariff Support" in the software-related services category. The procurement process for this contract, which falls under the industry classification 72260000 and additional classification 72212983, was a direct procurement via a single tender action (below threshold). The contract involves the provision of licences, maintenance, and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff, which enables the upload of the Drug Tariff onto the NHSBSA website, fixes bugs, improves accessibility, and provides development time to enhance the overall solution. The contract was awarded to Mekon Ltd on 18th July 2024 and will be active from 8th July 2024 to 7th July 2025, with a total value of £32,615. The primary location for this contract's delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with postal code NE15 8NY.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and maintenance to grow their business by partnering with a prominent public sector organisation such as the NHS Business Services Authority. SMEs that offer innovative software solutions, strong support services, and development capabilities to enhance existing platforms will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By securing contracts of this nature, businesses can establish a strong portfolio within the public sector, gain credibility, and potentially access more substantial and varied opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Drug Tariff Support

Notice Description

The award of a contract for the provision of licences as well as maintenance and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff. The service enables the upload of the Drug Tariff to the NHSBSA website while also fixing bugs, making the solution more accessible and providing development time to improve the overall solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b6e64ce-1c8c-4702-af7a-bf9634e4f078
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c27381-5bbc-4061-bcc0-cda4a66d2328
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212983 - Development software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,615 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,615 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEKON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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