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1936 Prescribing Decision Support Software NHS Black Country ICB

NHS BLACK COUNTRY ICB

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16 Jan 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "1936 Prescribing Decision Support Software NHS Black Country ICB" was conducted by the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board. This award phase marks the contracting authority's completion, focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the process used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 15th August 2025, with the contract lasting from 31st December 2025 to 30th December 2027. This procurement involves a substantial financial undertaking with a minimum contract value of £701,681.97 and a total value of £1,255,641.42.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software solutions, particularly those experienced in decision support technologies within the healthcare sector. While not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger IT firms with the capacity to handle complex software projects should consider exploring similar opportunities through framework agreements. The procurement was won by Optum Health Solutions (UK) Ltd, highlighting that companies with proven expertise and existing relationships within health service frameworks are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Title

1936 Prescribing Decision Support Software NHS Black Country ICB

Notice Description

The provision of Prescribing Decision Support Software NHS Black Country ICB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-399a5d02-9002-4709-8ab0-6681806640fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f0eb4c-639b-4928-85aa-cbe0599a723f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,255,641 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£701,681 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2027 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 BLACK COUNTRY ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
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 North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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