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EPS / GP Connect Enablement in Community

NHS DIGITAL

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04 Aug 2020 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Digital as the buying organisation, awarding a contract titled "EPS / GP Connect Enablement in Community" in the software package and information systems industry. The contract, valued at £193,495, is a COVID response initiative enabling Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) and GP Connect across up to 48 community organisations. The contract was initiated on 1 June 2020, with an end date of 23 April 2021, and it followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from the GPIT Futures Framework Agreement. The tender period concluded on 18 May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the software and IT services sector, to support the NHS in enhancing healthcare delivery in communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to explore this opportunity, as the contract is open to suppliers with the capability to integrate with existing healthcare systems, specifically those aligned with EMIS Community products. Engaging in similar future initiatives could help such businesses expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

EPS / GP Connect Enablement in Community

Notice Description

A direct award to EMIS was made under the Lot 2 GPIT Futures Framework Agreement. The services comprise enablement of EPS and GP Connect in up to 48 community organisations (i.e. those using the EMIS Community product). This is a COVID response contract with an expiry date of 23 April 2021 which can only be supplied by EMIS as it relates to a change to their existing contracted EMIS Community system. The contract ibligates the supplier to enact the changes via their existing contracts with the service recipient organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e03df8ea-6d79-45f2-8fed-7cb1031f985e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e37c5db2-31ac-4495-a49d-fc325c3fe8b3
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
Large

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
£193,495 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,495 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 23 Apr 2021 6-12 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 DIGITAL
Contact Name
Health and Social Care Information Centre (known as NHS Digital)
Contact Email
paul.lucas3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EGTON MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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