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Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for practices in Derby and Derbyshire ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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07 Oct 2024 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB, supported by NHS England's National Commercial and Procurement Hub, has awarded a contract for the provision of General Practice Appointment Booking Services. This contract, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, was finalised using a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework. The awarded supplier, Accurx Limited, will provide a solution that seamlessly integrates with GP clinical systems across Derby and Derbyshire, enabling patients to book appointments for GP clinics, long-term condition clinics, and vaccination clinics. The contract spans from 1st July 2024 to 31st December 2025, with an initial 12-month period and an optional 6-month extension. The total contract value stands at £384,142.73, and services will be provided in the East Midlands region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software package and information systems. Businesses with expertise in cloud software and digital health solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Given the importance of integration with existing clinical systems and the focus on modernising general practice, companies that offer innovative, interoperable digital solutions will find this procurement particularly relevant. Successful suppliers have the chance to establish themselves as key players in the digital transformation of healthcare services within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for practices in Derby and Derbyshire ICB

Notice Description

The NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub supported NHS Derby and Derbyshire 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 Derby and Derbyshire 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 12 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b2b2afb-6891-498d-9599-b9e163ac7ddc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48cc936-6321-489d-a211-da9e73eec39e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£384,142 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£384,142 £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 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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