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Independent Prescribing Programme Initiation Discovery/Proof of Concept

NHS ENGLAND

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27 Feb 2025 at 15:45

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18 Sep 2024 at 07:59

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02 Sep 2024 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract titled "Independent Prescribing Programme Initiation Discovery/Proof of Concept" to CLEO Systems 24 Ltd, focusing on the software package and information systems industry. The contract supports the provision of the CLEO SOLO EPS solution to Independent Prescribing pathfinder sites. Located in Leeds, this procurement process is in the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 1st July 2024, the start of the contract on 1st August 2024, and an end date now extended to 30th June 2026, following a variation. The contract's total value has been increased to £2,616,500 under regulation 72(1)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sectors, particularly SMEs. By supporting the expansion of the EPS solution, businesses can contribute to enhancing healthcare delivery and efficiency in the UK. Companies with expertise in software solutions for healthcare and digital prescribing services, especially those qualified to provide assured and scalable IT systems, can find lucrative prospects in catering to similar needs likely to arise from this programme. The procurement method allows for specialised services, indicating a preference for innovative and capable suppliers adept at improving clinical operations without direct GP involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Prescribing Programme Initiation Discovery/Proof of Concept

Notice Description

This contract will support provision of an existing EPS assured solution "CLEO SOLO EPS" by Cleo systems to Independent Prescribing pathfinder sites which is essential for the launch of the Independent Prescribing pathfinder programme. The EPS solution will enable prescribing pharmacists to issue prescriptions where clinically appropriate and support the expansion of patient care pharmacists are able to provide without GP involvement. Initial term 12 months + 9 + 6. Original contract value PS2,100,500.00 not PS1,320,500.00 as originally published. This variation increases the value of the contract from PS2,100,500.00 to PS2,616,500.00 This 15 month variation is being made in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Contract end date is now the 30/06/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec5a1625-512c-4dcd-a02b-fe081fa43a74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75c71f8-f360-497e-b076-1b3df5f6f602
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,937,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHS England
Contact Email
healthtechnology@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEO SYSTEMS 24

Further Information

Notice Documents

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