Award

Computerised system Support for the Delivery of Cost Effective, Safe and Effective Prescribing to NHS Devon

SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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26 Jul 2022 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, which is acting on behalf of NHS Devon, for the tender titled "Computerised system Support for the Delivery of Cost Effective, Safe and Effective Prescribing." This contract falls under the pharmacy services category and is located in the South West of England. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract awarded to Optum Health Solutions (UK) Ltd. The contract starts on 1st April 2022 and runs for a total of three years (including a possible 12-month extension) with a total value of £1,057,732.45, inclusive of VAT. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 30th March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the healthcare sector, particularly for businesses that provide digital healthcare solutions and software support services. Companies specialising in innovative pharmacy systems, especially those with experience in NHS procurement, would be well-suited to engage with similar contracts. The awarded contract indicates a stable partnership, and other suppliers could target further opportunities by proposing enhancements or additional services aligned with NHS initiatives for safe and effective prescribing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Computerised system Support for the Delivery of Cost Effective, Safe and Effective Prescribing to NHS Devon

Notice Description

SBS Framework award to Optum Health Solutions Ltd to procure a Computerised System Support for the Delivery of Cost Effective, Safe and Effective Prescribing for Devon. The contract is for a 24-month term with an additional 12-months. The total value for the life of the contract (3 years) is PS1,057,732.45 including VAT. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c3b1c4-2ca7-475a-ab48-7598fb1804db
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,057,732 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,057,732 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
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
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

OPTUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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