Award

MEDICINE OPTIMISATION PRESCRIBING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS 3 (SBS10252)

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Mar 2024 at 14:36

Tender

01 Sep 2023 at 09:27

Planning

10 Jan 2023 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Limited has completed an open procedure for the procurement of a Framework Agreement for Medicine Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems and related services for healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. This framework offers computerised support enabling prescribers to switch easily to suggested medicines and make informed decisions when prescribing. The duration of this Framework Agreement is initially two years, with the possibility of extension up to a total of four years.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing software packages and information systems in the healthcare industry to compete for contracts with NHS Shared Business Services Limited. Suppliers who offer solutions for medicines management and decision support systems are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The Framework Agreement aims to enhance the effectiveness, safety, and cost efficiency of prescribing practices within the healthcare sector, providing opportunities for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

MEDICINE OPTIMISATION PRESCRIBING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS 3 (SBS10252)

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support Systems to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/

Lot Information

Medicine Optimisation System

Lot 1 offers computerised support which enables prescribers to switch easily to the suggested medicine, at an appropriate dose and frequency if the switch suggested by the solution is accepted by the prescriber (typically a GP or a nurse with a prescribing role). This increases the effectiveness, safety and cost effectiveness of prescribing in general practices.

Options: The Framework Agreement duration will be an initial two years with the option to extend for up to an additional two years.

Data Population Health Medicine Optimisation System

Lot 2 will enable Approved Organisations to access healthcare decision intelligence tools to make more informed, evidence-based decisions when prescribing medicines by providing them with insights and recommendations based on data and analytics for general practices, hospitals, and community care.

Options: The Framework Agreement duration will be an initial two years with the option to extend for up to an additional two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039641
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008457-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48612000 - Database-management system

48814000 - Medical information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Kelly Bevington
Contact Email
nsbs.digital@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

FIRST DATABANK

OPTUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS (UK

PRESCRIBING SERVICES

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