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22_06_04 Electronic Drug Tariff Support

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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02 Aug 2022 at 08:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is seeking a contractor for the project titled "22_06_04 Electronic Drug Tariff Support," which falls within the software-related services industry category. The procurement, which is currently at the Award stage, involves the provision of licenses, maintenance, and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff and is valued at £31,060, with the initial year contract awarded at £15,530. The contract period commenced on 7th July 2022 and runs until 6th July 2023. The procurement method used was a direct tender via a single tender action, with the tender period having ended on 5th July 2022. The services are to be delivered to Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NY, United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and support services, particularly those with experience in health sector applications. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the contract and the direct procurement method employed. This can create avenues for growth by establishing or expanding partnerships with public sector organisations, especially in delivering innovative solutions that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency within the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

22_06_04 Electronic Drug Tariff Support

Notice Description

The award of a contract for the provision of licences as well as maintenance and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff. The service enables the upload of the Drug Tariff to the NHSBSA website while also fixing bugs, making the solution more accessible and providing development time to improve the overall solution. The initial year contract is awarded at a value of PS15,530 ex VAT with the secondary year being optional.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61b0888e-259d-46a1-811e-88e35fa326ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad5c606-40af-4059-9005-188103a2e92d
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212983 - Development software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,060 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2022 - 6 Jul 2023 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEKON

Further Information

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