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Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services

Digital Health and Care Wales

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jun 2022 at 11:51

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Feb 2022 at 12:35

Tender Notice
Planning

15 Nov 2021 at 11:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process aims to establish a multi-vendor Framework Agreement for Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services, overseen by Digital Health and Care Wales, with a focus on providing solutions for NHS organisations across Wales. The tender is currently in the Planning stage, having been initiated with a prior information notice on 15th November 2021, and a call for competition is expected mid-December 2021. Interested parties can submit inquiries via the eTender Wales portal. The overall budget for this procurement is £35 million, with the contract period anticipated to commence following the award on or around 22nd March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in clinical information systems and software supply services, particularly those that can deliver innovative ePrescribing and Medicines Administration solutions. Businesses that focus on health technology, software development, and integration services will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the requirement for compliance with social and environmental objectives may benefit providers emphasising sustainability in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services

Notice Description

2.2. The Framework Operator (DHCW) is seeking to establish a new multi-vendor Framework Agreement to enable NHS organisations to call off their requirements on a local basis via a "mini-competition" process. The Framework will consist of not less than two (2) suppliers ("Contractors"), subject to there being at least two (2) compliant submissions. The scope of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration solutions, including the ongoing development, upgrade and maintenance of said solutions. Solutions available to NHS Wales users under this Framework Agreement must satisfy the following objectives: i. Provide auditable prescribing decision-making support ii. Record and monitor the issuance and administration of pharmaceuticals iii. Interface with local and national systems, not least Patient Administration and Pharmacy Stock Control

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW") has been tasked by Welsh Government ("WG") to create an NHS Wales multi-vendor Framework Agreement for Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Management ("EPMA") Services. The Framework Operator (DHCW) is seeking to establish a new multi-vendor Framework Agreement to enable NHS organisations to call off their requirements on a local basis via a "mini-competition" process. The Framework will consist of not less than two (2) suppliers ("Contractors"), subject to there being at least two (2) compliant submissions. The scope of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration solutions, including the ongoing development, upgrade and maintenance of said solutions. Solutions available to NHS Wales users under this Framework Agreement must satisfy the following objectives: i. Provide auditable prescribing decision-making support ii. Record and monitor the issuance and administration of pharmaceuticals iii. Interface with local and national systems, not least Patient Administration and Pharmacy Stock Control

Renewal: The Framework will be subject to renewal in May 2026 for up to a maximum of two (2) years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f688
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017731-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Digital Health and Care Wales
Additional Buyers

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladar University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Local Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Local Health Board

Powys Teaching Health Board

Powys Teaching Local Health Board

Public Health Wales NHS Trust

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Local Health Board

The Welsh Ministers

Velindre University NHS Trust

Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERCYNON
Postcode
CF11 9AD
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Further Information

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