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Further Competition for Prescribing Decision Support Software

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board

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16 May 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board, in coordination with NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, has awarded a contract for Prescribing Decision Support Software services to Optum Health Solutions (UK) Ltd. This procurement, categorised under programming services of packaged software products, was conducted as a further competition under the Shared Business Services - Medicines Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems 3 Framework. Located in Windsor, within the region of UKJ, the contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an optional extension to 31st March 2030. The procurement process was completed without prior publication of a call for competition as per the limited procurement method, adhering to the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The total contract value is £855,400.70, excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare software development, with a focus on non-healthcare services and software optimisation within the public sector framework. Companies experienced in providing tailored software solutions for health-related decision support systems would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Engaging in contracts such as this can enhance the business profile within the NHS network, expand market presence, and leverage future growth opportunities through extended service offerings and strategic partnerships with public health entities. Existing players in the software industry can gain a competitive edge by aligning their services with public procurement needs and demonstrating innovative solutions in a healthcare settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition for Prescribing Decision Support Software

Notice Description

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (the Commissioner) was seeking to procure Prescribing Decision Support Software services, in line with the specified requirements. This procurement was undertaken as a further competition against the Shared Business Services - Medicines Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems 3 Framework - Lot 1 - Medicine Optimisation System. The highest scoring provider is Optum Health Solutions (UK) Ltd. The contract period is 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 for 3 years (option to extend for 2 years (to 31st March 2030)). The total contract value for this procurement is PS855,400.7 excluding VAT for the life of the contract (including extensions). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (the Commissioner) was seeking to procure Prescribing Decision Support Software services, in line with the specified requirements. This procurement was undertaken as a further competition against the Shared Business Services - Medicines Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems 3 Framework - Lot 1 - Medicine Optimisation System. The highest scoring provider is Optum Health Solutions (UK) Ltd. The contract period is 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 for 3 years (option to extend for 2 years (to 31st March 2030)). The total contract value for this procurement is PS855,400.7 excluding VAT for the life of the contract (including extensions). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The services are non-healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022240-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£855,400 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Optum Health Solutions (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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