Tender

Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services

DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Digital Health and Care Wales for the title "Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services." This initiative falls under the health industry category and is based in Cardiff, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 22 March 2022 at 14:00 GMT. The total value of the contract is approximately £100,000,000, and the method of procurement is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare technology and solutions, particularly those focused on electronic prescribing and medicine administration systems. Companies capable of providing ongoing development, upgrades, and maintenance of these services would be especially suited to compete. With the demand for efficient healthcare systems rising, this framework agreement enables selected contractors to implement their solutions across various NHS organisations in Wales, fostering potential growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services

Notice Description

2.2. The Framework Operator (DHCW) is seeking to establish a new multi-vendor Framework Agreement to enable NHS organisations to call off their requirements on a local basis via a "mini-competition" process. The Framework will consist of not less than two (2) suppliers ("Contractors"), subject to there being at least two (2) compliant submissions. The scope of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration solutions, including the ongoing development, upgrade and maintenance of said solutions. Solutions available to NHS Wales users under this Framework Agreement must satisfy the following objectives: i. Provide auditable prescribing decision-making support ii. Record and monitor the issuance and administration of pharmaceuticals iii. Interface with local and national systems, not least Patient Administration and Pharmacy Stock Control

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW") has been tasked by Welsh Government ("WG") to create an NHS Wales multi-vendor Framework Agreement for Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Management ("EPMA") Services. The Framework Operator (DHCW) is seeking to establish a new multi-vendor Framework Agreement to enable NHS organisations to call off their requirements on a local basis via a "mini-competition" process. The Framework will consist of not less than two (2) suppliers ("Contractors"), subject to there being at least two (2) compliant submissions. The scope of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration solutions, including the ongoing development, upgrade and maintenance of said solutions. Solutions available to NHS Wales users under this Framework Agreement must satisfy the following objectives: i. Provide auditable prescribing decision-making support ii. Record and monitor the issuance and administration of pharmaceuticals iii. Interface with local and national systems, not least Patient Administration and Pharmacy Stock Control

Renewal: The Framework will be subject to renewal in May 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-118721
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118721
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2022 - 31 May 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES
Additional Buyers

ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

BETSI CADWALADAR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

POWYS TEACHING HEALTH BOARD

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Alan Binks, Christine Thorne, Claire Salisbury, Esther Price, Katharine Fletcher, Keir Warner, Rob Type, Simon Whitehead
Contact Email
alan.binks@wales.nhs.uk, christine.thorne@wales.nhs.uk, claire.salisbury@wales.nhs.uk, esther.price@wales.nhs.uk, katharine.fletcher@wales.nhs.uk, keir.warner@wales.nhs.uk, rob.type@wales.nhs.uk, simon.whitehead@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920502105

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP18 3XQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB388599
    Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services - 2.2. The Framework Operator (DHCW) is seeking to establish a new multi-vendor Framework Agreement to enable NHS organisations to call off their requirements on a local basis via a "mini-competition" process. The Framework will consist of not less than two (2) suppliers ("Contractors"), subject to there being at least two (2) compliant submissions. The scope of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration solutions, including the ongoing development, upgrade and maintenance of said solutions. Solutions available to NHS Wales users under this Framework Agreement must satisfy the following objectives: i. Provide auditable prescribing decision-making support ii. Record and monitor the issuance and administration of pharmaceuticals iii. Interface with local and national systems, not least Patient Administration and Pharmacy Stock Control

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                "periodRationale": "The Framework Operator is of the view that the nature of the subject matter of the Framework Agreement requires extended implementation and mobilisation periods for any Authorities using this Framework Agreement and the extended duration is required to give Authorities sufficient time to undertake these activities."
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        "hasRecurrence": false
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