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Provision of an appointment booking solution for NHS Somerset ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves NHS Somerset ICB seeking an appointment booking solution to enhance digital pathway capabilities and support the Modernising General Practice initiative. The contract, with a total value of £239,613.27, is awarded to Accurx Limited through a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. The procurement, conducted with a selective method, covers IT services within the CPV category 72000000. The process is complete and was reached at the award stage, announced on 11th December 2025, with the contract period running from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027 in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for IT service providers with expertise in consulting, software development, and support to engage with the healthcare sector. Businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), capable of delivering cloud software solutions can explore growth prospects by catering to the NHS's evolving digital needs. The procurement method favours those familiar with framework agreements, making it especially suitable for firms proficient in navigating G-Cloud frameworks and seeking to broaden their market presence in the public health service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an appointment booking solution for NHS Somerset ICB

Notice Description

The contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months - PS79,871.09 exc. VAT Optional extension for a further up to 12 months - PS159,742.18 exc. VAT The NHS England National and Commercial & Procurement Hub supported NHS Somerset ICB to place a new contract for the provision of an appointment booking solution for NHS Somerset ICB. NHS Somerset ICB's requirement is for an appointment booking tool. 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 14 Framework (RM1557.14) Lot 2: Cloud software was undertaken in accordance with the G-Cloud 14 buyers guide to identify the most suitable provider to deliver requirements. The contract has been awarded to Accurx Limited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e40633e-3363-44f5-9f9c-1c510b8ddf4d
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

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
£239,613 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,613 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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