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Prescribing Decision Support Tool Provision for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

ATTAIN

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24 Jan 2023 at 01:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Optum to provide a Prescribing Decision Support Tool. The contract commenced on 1st September 2022 and runs until 31st August 2024, with a possible 12-month extension. The total contract value is £1,210,140.00. The procurement method used was selective, with the procurement process being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting authority undertook a compliant procurement process to select the most suitable supplier.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies in the medical software package industry. Businesses that offer similar tools for prescribing support may find this tender appealing. The contract period and value indicate a stable opportunity for revenue and service provision. Companies experienced in providing healthcare IT solutions within the East of England region could align their capabilities with the requirements of this contract and successfully compete for future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prescribing Decision Support Tool Provision for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

The Prescribing Decision Support Tool enables prescribers (GPs, nurses and pharmacists) to understand the recommended local choices for prescribing. The implementation of this system creates significant savings through prescribers accepting the recommended switches and also educates prescribers to select those first choice products the next time these are prescribed. The tool also provides safety messages at the point of prescribing. A contract to deliver the Prescribing Decision Support Tool across the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB) area has been awarded to Optum. This contract has been awarded via the SBS Framework for Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support Systems 2 (Reference SBS/19/AB/WAS/9389) following a review of all available tools within the Framework to fully explore the service offering to enable an informed decision to be made on which tool best meets the needs of the Contracting Authority and provides the best value for money solution, in line with the requirements of the Framework Agreement. This contract commences 1st September 2022 for a period of 24 months until the 31st August 2024, with the option to extend the contract for a further 12 months. The total aggregate contract value is PS1,008,450.00 (excluding VAT). The total aggregate contract value is PS1,210,140.00 (inclusive of VAT) and this figure has been reflected in the award notice published by the Authority in line with Contracts Finder publishing guidance. Additional information: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board have undertaken a compliant procurement process as a call-off from the SBS Framework to identify, and appoint, the most appropriate supplier to deliver the services in line with the commissioners requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe6046e-8f93-4166-a747-9b3b764b1bb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,210,140 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,210,140 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 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
ATTAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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