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Pharmacy API Development

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2022 at 14:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has completed the tender process for a project titled "Pharmacy API Development." This contract falls under the IT services category and has a value of £5,000, with a minimum contract value of £100,000. The procurement, initiated on 1 April 2022, is part of the authority's plan to enhance the Smoking Cessation Service (SCS) for pharmacies. The contract period spans from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2022, and the tender was concluded just before the procurement method and type details were published on 28 April 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software development companies, particularly those familiar with healthcare systems and API integration, to expand their business. As the awarded supplier, Sonar Informatics Limited is tasked with delivering essential IT services that will ultimately support pharmacies in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative software solutions and have experience in the health sector could find this project aligns well with their capabilities, creating avenues for future collaboration with NHS entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy API Development

Notice Description

NHSBSA is a Special Health Authority and Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). NHSBSA receives details relating to NHS Advanced and Essential Services outlined in Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) and the Drug Tariff via their Manage Your Service (MYS) portal to reimburse Community Pharmacy Contractors in England. Requirement is for suppliers providing software to pharmacies, to provide data feeds to NHSBSA via APIs. The awarded suppliers will facilitate delivery of the Smoking Cessation Service (SCS) for those pharmacies that wish to use it.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e557896-9ff6-48c7-bd70-d1b1dc7cf50c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ead0239-2dda-4a1f-8a64-410c85e830db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 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 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

SONAR INFORMATICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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