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CP2407-23 eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) Software Procurement for Adult & Children's Services

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2024 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of an Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) software tailored for Adult and Children's Services in the South West of the United Kingdom. This direct award contract, valued at £33,000, was given to Care Vision CMS (UK) Ltd. The process is now in the award stage, with key contract dates stretching from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026. The procurement aims to digitise medication management systems in care homes and social care settings, replacing manual processes with a regulated software solution in accordance with guidelines from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those specialising in healthcare solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this project particularly appealing given its suitability criteria. By developing and implementing robust digital solutions in compliance with stringent healthcare regulations, businesses can strengthen their portfolio and establish themselves as key players in the health and social care technology market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2407-23 eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) Software Procurement for Adult & Children's Services

Notice Description

Devon County Council Adult Care Homes and Children's Social Care, Childrens Homes & Community Services are seeking to improve their medication management and recording system. Both Adult and Children services are currently using manual processes to stock, administer, record, and audit all aspects of medication management for individuals in their care. These services are regulated by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We follow National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Guidelines. For medication management these include: * Ofsted - The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 * Care Quality Commission - Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Regulation 12 * Royal Pharmaceutical Society/Royal College of Nursing - Professional Guidance on the Administration of Medicines in Healthcare Settings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9240bb6c-5e11-408d-899a-3cc59c92ce21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4375d450-79eb-407a-a427-9b185ab30717
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE VISION CMS (UK

Further Information

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