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Digital Social Prescribing Platform

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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05 Mar 2025 at 09:24

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Frimley ICB has commissioned a Digital Social Prescribing Platform to be developed by Pungo Ltd. This procurement process, managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, falls under the "Software package and information systems" category. The awarded contract, valued at £89,718.72 (excluding VAT) for an initial three-year term, commenced on 31 January 2025, with the possibility of a 12-month extension bringing the total potential contract value to £120,523.13 (excluding VAT). The platform will be utilised across four Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Slough, along with secondary care providers in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed the G-Cloud 14 framework.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in digital health solutions and software integration with healthcare systems such as EMIS and SystmOne. The digital platform aims to enhance the coordination of social prescribing services, reducing pressures on primary care by facilitating access to local services for residents. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and ventures focussed on innovative healthcare solutions could find this sector particularly beneficial, offering a pathway to integrate and showcase advanced digital tools that support healthcare services and community health management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Social Prescribing Platform

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB sought to commission a digital software application tool which supports the function of social prescribing across 4 Slough PCNs, as well as secondary care partners (including adult social care, outpatients, and voluntary sector community connectors). The purpose and aim of this procurement was to source a software that serves as a digital solution to connecting residents to local services that can support their social needs and self-management of long-term conditions, effectively reducing pressures on Primary Care Services through avoidable hospital admissions and GP appointments. The system requires the need to work, and be integrated, with EMIS and SystmOne, creating a streamlined referral process which will improve coordination between different providers. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to Pungo Ltd (Joy Social Prescribing Digital Solution) in accordance with the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) guidance. The total value of the initial 3 year contract term is PS89,718.72 (Exc VAT) with an optional extension of one period of up to 12 months, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS120,523.13 (Exc VAT). The initial 3-year contract period commenced on the 31st January 2025. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The contract value of this procurement is under the threshold that is subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Therefore, the rules of this Regime do not apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13f41c9-c5c3-4149-b9d3-59fc835ee3b0
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£120,523 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,718 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2028 2-3 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
SL4 3DP
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Old Windsor
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUNGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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