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Medicines Management IT System

NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE

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24 Dec 2024 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) is seeking to procure a Medicines Management IT System, with the tender process currently active. The procurement focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. The procurement covers two lots: Lot 1 for Controlled Drugs (CD) stock management and control, and Lot 2 for Medicine Bags and Medicine Contents stock management and control. The total contract value is estimated at £350,000 and the system will be implemented in the UKC region. Key deadlines include the submission end date on 22 January 2025, with the award period starting on the same day. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submission required.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT system solutions, particularly those with expertise in stock management, tracking systems, and healthcare IT. It is ideal for companies capable of delivering robust and efficient software for controlled substances and medical supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on providing innovative IT services could find this procurement particularly beneficial for growth, given the project’s scope and the potential to secure a contract lasting up to two years, with an option to extend for an additional year. Interested businesses should ensure they comply with the detailed submission requirements and deadlines to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Medicines Management IT System

Notice Description

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) wish to procure an IT system to support the stock management of Controlled Drugs (CD's) (including CD registers) and Medicine Bags and Contents (including the effective tracking of drug bags and their contents (non-CD).

Lot Information

LOT 1 CONTROLLED DRUGS (CD) STOCK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL, INCLUDING ELECTRONIC CD REGISTERS.

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) wish to procure an IT system to support the stock management of Controlled Drugs (CD's) (including CD registers) and Medicine Bags and Contents (including the effective tracking of drug bags and their contents (non-CD).

Renewal: the opportunity has one option to extend for a further 12 months

LOT 2 MEDICINE BAGS AND MEDICINE CONTENTS STOCK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL, INCLUDING TRACKING OF BAGS AND CONTENTS (NON-CD).

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) wish to procure an IT system to support the stock management of Controlled Drugs (CD's) (including CD registers) and Medicine Bags and Contents (including the effective tracking of drug bags and their contents (non-CD).

Renewal: the opportunity has one option to extend for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ccd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041497-2024
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Mr Robert mark Cant
Contact Email
robert.cant@neas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7814078328

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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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