First DataBank UK Ltd- CoordinateRx

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

22 Jun 2026 at 12:03

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, located in Maidstone, UK, and addresses the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract titled "First DataBank UK Ltd- CoordinateRx" falls under the tender initiation type. The procurement is at the contract amendment stage, with a recent amendment date of 22nd June 2026, while the original contract was awarded on 12th September 2025. This agreement is part of a service procurement, initially completed under a direct procurement method without competition, through the NHS SBS Framework. The contract period extends from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, offering a valuable opportunity for service providers in the IT sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in medicine optimisation and prescribing decision support systems. Although the procurement was directly tendered without open competition, the subsequent contract amendment underscores ongoing opportunities for contract extensions and potential future collaborations. Companies that are adept in providing advanced IT solutions and support systems, especially those aiming to cater to healthcare entities like NHS boards, would find this project well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with such a procurement process can facilitate business growth by aligning with government healthcare objectives and expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

First DataBank UK Ltd- CoordinateRx

Notice Description

CoordinateRx - Medicine Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems - procured through NHS SBS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058487-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,386 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST DATABANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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