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Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for practices in Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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30 Oct 2024 at 09:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a General Practice Appointment Booking Services solution for the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The contract was awarded to Accurx Limited under the call-off process from the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework, and is valued at £502,770.03. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract start date on 1st July 2024 and an initial contract period ending on 30th September 2025, with an option to extend for a further six months. The procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based software solutions, particularly those adept at integrating digital systems with General Practice clinics. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria. Companies focusing on healthcare technology, patient appointment management, and digital healthcare systems would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth. The contract provides a strategic entry point to enhance digital capabilities in line with the NHS’s Modernising General Practice initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for practices in Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

The NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub supported NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB to place a new contract for the provision of a General Practice Appointment Booking solution to replace the national contract for appointment booking supplied by Accurx Limited which expired on 30th June 2024. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB's requirement is for an appointment booking solution that enables booking of appointments by patients into GP clinics, long term condition clinics and vaccination clinics with integration with GP clinical systems. The solution is required to meet the digital pathways capabilities that support Modernising General Practice (MGP). A call-off process from the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework (RM1557.13) Lot 2: Cloud software was undertaken in accordance with the G-Cloud 13 buyers guide to identify the most suitable provider to deliver requirements. The contract has been awarded to Accurx Limted. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 9 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65e9654-b300-4396-9af1-a32ad7320778
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£502,770 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£502,770 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 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
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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