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title: "Point of Prescribing Decision Support System for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin"
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# Point of Prescribing Decision Support System for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-068b4c95-6c77-42fe-aa11-e39ab336d496

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, which operates under the NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU. The awarded contract, titled "Point of Prescribing Decision Support System," falls under the healthcare industry, specifically dealing with system and support services. This contract, valued at £666,000, is awarded following a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, with a contract period set from 1 June 2022 to 31 May 2026, allowing for two optional extensions of twelve months each. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the notification of the contract having been published on 2 August 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in healthcare services, particularly those providing software solutions and decision support systems. Businesses equipped to support the NHS in enhancing medication management and prescribing efficiency will find this procurement highly relevant. The selected supplier, Optum Health Solutions (UK) Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale service provider that may compete, however, niche providers with innovative approaches could also leverage this opportunity for growth in the public health sector.

## Notice

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin undertook a further competition via the SBS Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support System 2 Framework, identifying Optum Health Solutions (UK) Limited as the successful bidder. The Contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 X 12 month periods, the value of PS666,000.00 takes into account use of the potential extensions. Please note this is not an opportunity but notification of contract award for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae6bd6-ffb4-44d4-af08-7e179c0a37d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £666,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £666,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF7 4BF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Madeley & Sutton Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae6bd6-ffb4-44d4-af08-7e179c0a37d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae6bd6-ffb4-44d4-af08-7e179c0a37d5
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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