Award

Video Consultation Services in Mid and South Essex

ATTAIN

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Award

12 Jan 2022 at 13:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Attain, with the title "Video Consultation Services in Mid and South Essex". This tender falls under the health services category and is based in the East of England, UK. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to AccuRx for a total value of £27,717.44. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2022 and will run until 31st March 2022. The tender period concluded on 21st December 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in health services and digital solutions. Businesses with expertise in video consultation technology or related services would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement exercises, especially given the expectation of further competition procedures being organised by Mid and South Essex commissioners. Engaging in this sector could enhance the delivery of healthcare services and improve patient access in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Video Consultation Services in Mid and South Essex

Notice Description

AccuRx Video Consultation software has been centrally contracted by NHS England and NHS Improvement on behalf of general practice. This agreement ends of 31 December 2021, with all practices required to ensure that adequate Video Consultation solutions are available for patients, as per the newly agreed GMS contract. AccuRx Video Consultation has been widely used and is generally well received within general practice. Mid and South Essex commissioners are undertaking a full procurement exercise via DFOCVC, with an expectation that suppliers will be invited to a Further Competition Off Catalogue procedure in December 2021/January 2022. Utilising the Direct Award mechanism via the framework will allow Mid and South Essex commissioners to ensure that continuity of service is provided to general practice in relation to video consultation solutions. The Direct Award to AccuRx for Video Consultation via DFOCVC will be used to create a short-term Call Off Agreement, whilst wider ranging procurement activity is undertaken via the Further Competition Off-Catalogue procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5cbd233-1f11-40f6-bc7b-62d9f2583a5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad274dae-207e-4784-aa34-0904a4d0c698
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,717 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,717 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
RAYLEIGH
Postcode
SS6 7QF
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
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Wheatley
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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