Tender

C282721 Prior Approval System Discovery Phase

NHS ENGLAND

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16 May 2024 at 17:28

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08 May 2024 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England is seeking Suppliers to host a live prior approval IT tool through a discovery phase. This system aims to streamline administrative processes, ensuring treatments are funded only for eligible patients. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 22nd May 2024 and a contract period starting on 4th June 2024 until 4th September 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure for IT services within the healthcare industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support to compete. Interested businesses can register on the NHS England e-procurement system and submit tenders electronically or in writing. With a contract value of £100,000 GBP, this opportunity can create growth prospects for businesses in the technology sector to collaborate with NHS England on enhancing healthcare services through innovative IT solutions.

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Notice Title

C282721 Prior Approval System Discovery Phase

Notice Description

The system provides a live prior approval IT tool to reduce administrative burden to the NHS and ensure treatments are funded by NHS England only for patients meeting defined treatment criteria. This prior approval system is included in the Specialised commissioning NHS Standard contract agreed with providers.<br/>There are two main commissioning bodies that use a prior approval system within NHS England: The Managed Access Funds (Cancer Drugs Fund and Innovative Medicines Fund) and Routine Commissioning.<br/>Amongst the features of the operating model for the commissioning bodies is a single web-based registration system and an IT infrastructure which supports web-based access for all clinicians across the country. There are also common operating procedures and the ability to produce common reports around activity and expenditure.<br/><br/>We are looking to undertake a discovery phase to understand which Suppliers can host the system with finances available.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Below Threshold Open Process. Additional information: Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login

* Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for "C282721 - Prior Approval System Discovery Phase"
* Click 'Register Interest'
* Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements

Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04580a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015638-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2024 - 4 Sep 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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