Tender

Medicines Management IT System

NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East Ambulance Service is seeking suppliers for a Medicines Management IT System, falling under the IT services category, and is inviting bids via an open procedure. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, covers two lots: Lot 1 for controlled drugs stock management with electronic registers, and Lot 2 for the tracking and stock management of medicines and their containers. The opportunity is available to businesses located in the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond. The contract period runs from 27th January 2025 to 26th January 2027. Interested suppliers must provide demonstrations starting the week of 3rd February, with the tender period closing on 22nd January 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the IT services and healthcare management sectors. Ideal candidates include SMEs with expertise in providing comprehensive, turn-key drug management systems, ensuring compliance with stringent stock control and tracking requirements. Engaging in this tender can open avenues for businesses to establish a strong foothold in the healthcare IT market while potentially providing ongoing support and updates throughout the contract duration. The opportunity to secure either one or both lots based on the evaluation outcome presents additional competitive advantages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medicines Management IT System

Notice Description

ITT and specification available as one document contained within procontract procurement portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login NEAS ARE SEEKING SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE A FULLY "TURN-KEY" SERVICE FOR MEDICINES MANAGEMENT FOR BOTH LOT 1 CONTROLLED DRUGS (CD) STOCK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL, INCLUDING ELECTRONIC CD REGISTERS. AND LOT 2 MEDICINE BAGS AND MEDICINE CONTENTS STOCK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL, INCLUDING TRACKING OF BAGS AND CONTENTS (NON-CD). NEAS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EMPLOY EITHER ONE OR TWO SUPPLIER(S) TO PROVIDE LOTS 1 AND 2. THIS DECISION WILL BE BASED ON THE BEST OVERALL OUTCOME AS DETERMINED BY THE EVALUATION TEAM. PLEASE NOTE, SUPPLIERS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE A DEMONSTRATION W/C 3RD FEBRUARY ONWARDS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d261e8-926c-477d-8d2b-a5217195b7da
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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