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Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing System

NHS LOTHIAN

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lothian is seeking ongoing support for its Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing System. This procurement falls within the health industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 30 July 2019, worth £312,529.36, and awarded to CIS Oncology. This limited procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, as the incumbent supplier holds a perpetual licence and is the only provider capable of delivering the required support services due to exclusive rights.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in software support and healthcare services, particularly those with experience in electronic prescribing systems. Companies that are SMEs with the capacity to deliver ongoing technical support and enhancement services may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, as NHS Scotland reviews its needs in the coming years, there may be future opportunities for businesses to engage in re-procurement efforts.

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Notice Title

Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing System

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The provision of ongoing support for software in which the contracting authority holds a perpetual licence and which is used to support the administration of the chemotherapy electronic prescribing system for Health Boards within NHS Scotland which in turn delivers critical clinical services to citizens.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of ongoing support for software in which the contracting authority and also Borders, Fife and Dumfries & Galloway Health Boards holds a fully paid up perpetual licence and which is used to support the administration of the chemotherapy electronic prescribing system for Health Boards within NHS Scotland which in turn delivers critical clinical services to citizens. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment, development of expertise within the user community and on which current operational processes within the contracting authority and other Health Boards within NHS Scotland rely. As a result there is no financially or administratively reasonable or viable alternative to the current system to meet the needs of the service during the minimum period of the proposed contract. The proposed contract will be for a period of three years with the option of an extension for a further one year period.

Procurement Information

The contracting authority and also Borders, Fife and Dumfries and Galloway Health Boards holds a fully paid up perpetual licence to use the software from the incumbent supplier. The incumbent supplier owns the intellectual property rights in the software and is therefore the only economic operator who can supply the required support services for continued use of the software. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment, development of expertise within the user community and on which current operational processes within the contracting authority and other Health Boards within NHS Scotland rely. As a result there is no financially or administratively reasonable or viable alternative to the current system to meet the needs of the service during the minimum period of the proposed contract. The proposed contract will be for a period of three years with the option of an extension for a further one year period. The contracting authority (in conjunction with other Health Boards within NHS Scotland) will, during the life of the proposed contract, review their requirements with regard to the chemotherapy electronic prescribing system services with a view to holding a future re-procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000592720
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362086
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£312,529 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LOTHIAN
Contact Name
Frima Strachan
Contact Email
frima.strachan@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7890554750

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIS ONCOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362086
    Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing System - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The provision of ongoing support for software in which the contracting authority holds a perpetual licence and which is used to support the administration of the chemotherapy electronic prescribing system for Health Boards within NHS Scotland which in turn delivers critical clinical services to citizens.

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