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Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for practices in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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14 Oct 2024 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the provision of General Practice Appointment Booking Services to NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, with a focus on digital healthcare solutions. The appointed supplier, Accurx Limited, will provide the desired services by integrating the solution with existing GP clinical systems for various clinics within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 1st July 2024, and it has an initial term of 12 months, extendable by another 12 months, running until 30th June 2026. The procurement method used was a call-off process from the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework, specifically from Lot 2: Cloud software, with a total contract value of £493,514.96.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of developing and integrating software solutions within the healthcare sector. Businesses specialising in cloud-based medical appointment systems are highly suited to compete in similar procurements. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their portfolios and expand their client base within the public healthcare system. Additionally, the framework agreement's selective nature ensures that only those providers with proven capabilities and compliant solutions can participate, fostering a competitive but rewarding procurement environment. The initiative supports NHS modernisation efforts, making it a prestigious project for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

Procurement of General Practice Appointment Booking Services for practices in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB

Notice Description

The NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub supported NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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 Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5814a75-506c-44fe-8e9c-1c6fef66acf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a5eda1-c6f5-420d-9538-7a4d8cfc12a1
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£493,514 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£493,514 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 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 Jun 2026 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Garry Mitchell
Contact Email
garry.mitchell@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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