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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Support - Lipid Optimisation

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Jun 2026 at 09:15

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 14:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Support, focusing on Lipid Optimisation. The contract was awarded to Prescribing Services Ltd, a supplier specialising in medical software and patient database tools. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Database and Operating Software Packages" and is based in the East of England. The contract, valued at £108,596 inclusive of VAT, commenced on 1 June 2026 and will end on 31 March 2027. This procurement process was completed as a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the award update being published on 26 June 2026. The project supports primary care initiatives, particularly in areas related to CVD prevention through enhanced data utilisation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in healthcare software solutions, particularly those focused on data analysis and patient care optimisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are especially suited to engage with this contract given its scale and value. The successful integration and application of these software tools will not only contribute to improved patient health outcomes but also position similar technology providers as key players in NHS service enhancement. Businesses in the tech-health sector looking to expand their client base within public health systems can benefit by targeting opportunities that align with the objectives demonstrated in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Support - Lipid Optimisation

Notice Description

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as 'the Authority') has awarded a contract for provision of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention Support to Prescribing Services Ltd for NHS CVD Protect (Eclipse), a medical software package and patient database tool that provides CVD population level analysis, prioritisation, implementation and validation, in accordance with the Authority's Standing Financial Instructions for below threshold spend. This provision is to support primary care in utilising existing data tools and platforms to deliver an upscaled approach to CVP prevention to aid delivery of QOF and will also focus on Hypertension but promotes a holistic approach to long term conditions by taking the opportunity to support those conditions closely linked to blood pressure. This will initially include those with unmanaged high cholesterol but in the future could be extended to support Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease. The contract commenced 1 June 2026 for a period of 10 months until 31 March 2027, at a total contract value of PS108,596 including VAT (PS96,676.80 ex VAT). This Contract Award Notice is being published in accordance with the requirements for sub-central contracting authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts where the contract value is at least PS30,000 inclusive of VAT in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dddf1f3-d5e3-4e03-81f4-065c30f39809
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,596 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,596 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON, ESSEX
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESCRIBING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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