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1913 Prescribing Decision Support Software for NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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19 May 2025 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the provision of Prescribing Decision Support Software, a service that falls under the IT software package category (CPV code: 48517000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract has been awarded to First Databank UK Ltd. The procurement stage is in the "Award" phase as of 19 May 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The buying organisation is located in Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the total value of the contract amounts to £1,254,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for First Databank UK Ltd, notably an SME, to consolidate its presence in the healthcare IT sector. Companies with expertise in healthcare software, particularly those focusing on decision support systems, could find similar opportunities in future procurement processes. Although this specific tender was not designated for SME or VCSE suitability, other knowledgeable IT service providers could leverage this contract model to engage in selective tenders, especially those linked to framework agreements with regional or national health bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1913 Prescribing Decision Support Software for NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB

Notice Description

Provision of Prescribing Decision Support Software for NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8691f93c-8cd2-470e-82fe-7c5e11befcbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4811c4c-36d1-4c44-9039-ecc298f9a703
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,254,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Helen Ojo AGEM
Contact Email
helen.ojo4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST DATABANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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