This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2022 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

19 Jul 2022 at 01:00

Tender

29 Jun 2022 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services is led by Digital Health and Care Wales in Cardiff, UK. It involves the establishment of a multi-vendor Framework Agreement for NHS organisations in Wales. The procurement stage is 'award', with the process completed on 14th December 2022. The key objective is to provide Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration solutions, with a contract value of £100,000. The buying organisation can be contacted via Katharine Fletcher, with further details available here.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale suppliers such as Better, Nervecentre Software, and CareFlow Medicines Management, who were awarded the contract. Businesses in the healthcare technology sector, offering solutions in electronic prescribing and medicines management, are well-suited to compete. The contract was signed on 1st November 2022, and the scope includes ongoing development and maintenance of the solutions. The procurement method is an open procedure, aiming to provide auditable prescribing support and integrate with local and national systems for the NHS in Wales.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hospital 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 for up to a maximum of two (2) years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-122102
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=122102
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Digital Health and Care Wales
Additional Buyers

Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Local Health Board

Hywel Dda University Local Health Board

Powys Teaching Local Health Board

Public Health Wales NHS Trust

Swansea Bay University Local Health Board

The Welsh Ministers

Velindre University NHS Trust

Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERCYNON
Postcode
CF11 9AD
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Better

CareFlow Medicines Management

Nervecentre Software

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN403251
    Hospital 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
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC421361
    Hospital 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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