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Electronic Drug Tariff

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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01 Sep 2020 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority recently awarded a contract titled "Electronic Drug Tariff," which involves supplying licenses along with maintenance and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff system. This procurement, categorised under software-related services (CPV 72260000), was completed through a direct procurement method classified as a Single Tender Action due to its value of £17,385 ex VAT, with an initial contract period from 7th July 2020 to 6th July 2022. The procurement process concluded its tender period on 1st July 2020 and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and IT support services. Companies specialising in software solutions that can maintain and support complex systems would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that are SMEs, as this contract may pave the way for further collaborations with the NHS. Engaging in such tenders can aid in expanding business reach within the public sector and establish long-term client relationships while contributing to vital health services.

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Notice Title

Electronic Drug Tariff

Notice Description

The award of a contract for the provision of licences as well as maintenance and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff. The service enables the upload of the Drug Tariff to the NHSBSA website while also fixing bugs and providing development time to improve the overall solution. The initial year contract is awarded at a value of PS17,385 ex VAT with the secondary year being optional. Additional information: The contract has been awarded via a Single Tender Action on the Terms and Conditions of the awarded supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e271c74f-3eda-46a2-a477-3f32567fa474
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffee08e-163f-4e6a-819f-38823aa33eeb
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,385 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,385 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2020 - 6 Jul 2022 1-2 years
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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEKON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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