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Pharmacy API Development

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2022 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is conducting a public procurement for the development of a Pharmacy API, aimed at enhancing data feeds to support the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service. The contract, valued at £10,000, falls under the IT services category and is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. The procurement process is completed, with the contract period spanning from 25 March 2022 to 1 April 2022. The procurement method was classified as 'Other' and the contract has recently been awarded to suppliers EMIS Health and Cegedim Healthcare Solutions, with the award notice published on 28 April 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software development companies, particularly those specialising in healthcare technology solutions or API integration services. Businesses that have expertise in creating software for pharmacies or have experience with the NHS systems would be ideally positioned to leverage similar future contracts. As the NHS continues to innovate in digital health services, firms that can provide effective technical solutions are likely to find substantial avenues for growth and collaboration in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy API Development

Notice Description

NHSBSA is a Special Health Authority and Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). NHSBSA receives details relating to NHS Advanced and Essential Services outlined in Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) and the Drug Tariff via their Manage Your Service (MYS) portal to reimburse Community Pharmacy Contractors in England. Requirement is for suppliers providing software to pharmacies, to provide data feeds to NHSBSA via APIs. The awarded suppliers will facilitate delivery of the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS) for those pharmacies that wish to use it.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13d68081-d4b1-439f-b5f0-42a0901de1ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4325bb-c749-44c4-90fa-9398d080a2fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2022 30 days
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CEGEDIM HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS

EMIS HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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