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Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for practices in Birmingham and Solihull ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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07 Oct 2024 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, acting on behalf of NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB, has awarded a contract to Accurx Limited for the provision of a General Practice Appointment Booking solution. This solution aims to replace the national contract that expired on 30th June 2024. The contract, covering the West Midlands region, integrates with GP clinical systems and supports Modernising General Practice. It was procured through a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework and awarded for an initial period of nine months with an option to extend for a further twelve months. The total contract value is £624,310.80.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare software and digital solutions, particularly SMEs. Businesses with expertise in developing robust, integrated appointment booking systems that enhance patient experience and clinic efficiency could find valuable opportunities for growth. Participation in similar frameworks like CCS G-Cloud 13 can also provide additional avenues for small to medium enterprises to expand their footprint within the public sector. The selected form of procurement ensures that capable and specialised firms can compete for high-value contracts, supporting innovation and service improvement in healthcare delivery.

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Notice Title

Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for practices in Birmingham and Solihull ICB

Notice Description

The NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub supported NHS Birmingham and Solihull 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 Birmingham and Solihull 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 9 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab315bf9-4c84-4ba6-ba25-76404b09c68b
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
£624,310 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£624,310 £500K-£1M
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 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Garry Mitchell
Contact Email
garry.mitchell@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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