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Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for Practices in Somerset ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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06 Nov 2024 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Somerset ICB) recently completed a procurement process for General Practice Appointment Booking Services, focusing on the replacement of a contract previously held by Accurx Limited. The procurement, under the selective method of a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework, aimed to find a solution that integrates with GP clinical systems and supports Modernising General Practice. The contract was awarded to Accurx Limited for £177,575.48, effective from 1st July 2024 to 30th September 2025, in the South West region of the United Kingdom, under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and healthcare integration sectors, particularly those within the SME category, to vie for contracts related to NHS service provisions. Companies specialising in software integration with clinical systems, appointment management, and long-term digital health solutions would find this type of procurement particularly relevant for business growth. The NHS Somerset ICB's focus on modernising general practice through digital pathways highlights the importance of innovative and efficient technological solutions in healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for Practices in Somerset ICB

Notice Description

The NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub supported NHS Somerset 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 Somerset 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 6 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dddd134-6cd1-4d2b-a7fe-fe2b4433c4d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26147095-56ea-4fed-b9ea-3e23c03fd5c4
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
£177,575 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,575 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 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 - 30 Sep 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
Garry Mitchell
Contact Email
garry.mitchell@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA22 8HR
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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