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NHS England Prior Approval System Discovery Phase

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Jul 2024 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS England Prior Approval System Discovery Phase involves NHS England as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It is located primarily in Leeds, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage identified as Award. The key dates include the end of the tender period on 29 May 2024, with the contract period running from 16 July 2024 to 16 October 2024. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation process, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a total contract value of GBP 92,400.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises that specialise in IT services. The discovery phase aims to identify suppliers capable of hosting a prior approval system, which will help reduce the administrative burden on the NHS and ensure treatments are funded appropriately. Businesses with expertise in developing and managing IT tools for healthcare settings are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Successful participation could lead to future collaborations and contracts with NHS England and other healthcare providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS England Prior Approval System Discovery Phase

Notice Description

A discovery phase to understand which Suppliers can host the system with finances available. The system will provide a live prior approval IT tool to reduce administrative burden to the NHS and ensure treatments are funded by NHS England only for patients meeting defined treatment criteria. This prior approval system is included in the Specialised commissioning NHS Standard contract agreed with providers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf927d4f-f5e6-4509-b24e-48ffad4925b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£92,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2024 - 16 Oct 2024 1-6 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
Andy Powell
Contact Email
andrew.powell14@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07702433551

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PSC (A TRADING NAME OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE CONSULTANTS LIMITE

Further Information

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