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Medicines supply chain dashboard to support ICU medicines supply during COVID-19 response

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Sep 2020 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking a supplier for the development of a dashboard aimed at supporting the supply chain of medicines for intensive care units (ICU) during the COVID-19 response. The contract, titled "Medicines supply chain dashboard to support ICU medicines supply during COVID-19 response," has been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP for a total value of £146,587. The procurement process followed a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 2nd April 2020 and concluded on 29th May 2020, with the award notice published on 23rd September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in health service-related projects, particularly in consultancy and management services. Businesses equipped with expertise in data analytics, healthcare logistics, or IT solutions related to supply chain visibility would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future contracts of this nature. Engaging in NHS contracts not only allows firms to contribute to critical public health initiatives but also fosters business growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Medicines supply chain dashboard to support ICU medicines supply during COVID-19 response

Notice Description

Development of a dashboard, refreshed daily, with data obtained direct from medicines wholesalers and suppliers to provide NHS England & Improvement (NHSE&I) with visibility of the medicines supply chain and national stockholding of priority ICU medicines to support NHSE&I to allocate and distribute medicines equitably, based on need, to NHS Trusts in England and across the devolved administrations and manage shortages during the COVID-19 response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c32763e0-aece-4862-a2d7-7b6aa53ff366
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc10733-e4f5-4fed-be1b-c59852e89344
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,587 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,587 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2020 - 29 May 2020 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@nhsengland.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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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