Award

COVID Electronic Prescriptions Service (EPS)

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

08 Sep 2020 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS England seeking a supplier for the "COVID Electronic Prescriptions Service (EPS)", aimed at enhancing digital prescription capabilities for primary care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement, classified under information technology services, is located in Leeds, England, and has reached the award stage. The contract, worth £300,000, started on 6th April 2020 and is due to conclude on 5th April 2021, with the award published on 8th September 2020. The procurement method employed is selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in digital health solutions and software services for healthcare providers. Companies that have experience in developing or managing electronic health systems, particularly those accustomed to working with NHS frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The focus on enhancing remote working capabilities underscores a growing demand for innovative healthcare technology solutions that can adapt to evolving health needs.

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Notice Title

COVID Electronic Prescriptions Service (EPS)

Notice Description

This will provide the ability for additional settings in primary care to send digital prescriptions via the electronic prescriptions service including GP Virtual/Access hubs, Walk in centres, PCNs, Urgent and Emergency care settings for EMIS systems in use. This is critical to support remote working during COVID otherwise patients would have to collect paper prescriptions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9499bbc3-5fa5-4c2f-af2e-1b2c5be26fb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e2ec99-01d5-4ad2-840d-9b6a0012b1b1
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2020 - 5 Apr 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHS Commissioning Board (operating as NHS England)
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMIS - EGTON MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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