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title: "Electronic Drug Tariff Support"
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# Electronic Drug Tariff Support

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b6e64ce-1c8c-4702-af7a-bf9634e4f078

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract titled "Electronic Drug Tariff Support" in the software-related services category. The procurement process for this contract, which falls under the industry classification 72260000 and additional classification 72212983, was a direct procurement via a single tender action (below threshold). The contract involves the provision of licences, maintenance, and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff, which enables the upload of the Drug Tariff onto the NHSBSA website, fixes bugs, improves accessibility, and provides development time to enhance the overall solution. The contract was awarded to Mekon Ltd on 18th July 2024 and will be active from 8th July 2024 to 7th July 2025, with a total value of £32,615. The primary location for this contract's delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with postal code NE15 8NY.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and maintenance to grow their business by partnering with a prominent public sector organisation such as the NHS Business Services Authority. SMEs that offer innovative software solutions, strong support services, and development capabilities to enhance existing platforms will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By securing contracts of this nature, businesses can establish a strong portfolio within the public sector, gain credibility, and potentially access more substantial and varied opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The award of a contract for the provision of licences as well as maintenance and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff. The service enables the upload of the Drug Tariff to the NHSBSA website while also fixing bugs, making the solution more accessible and providing development time to improve the overall solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c27381-5bbc-4061-bcc0-cda4a66d2328 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,615 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,615 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212983 - Development software development services
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c27381-5bbc-4061-bcc0-cda4a66d2328
- 31 Jul 2024 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877fe81d-7bbc-40f2-a1fa-d69a25f0c8a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c27381-5bbc-4061-bcc0-cda4a66d2328
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877fe81d-7bbc-40f2-a1fa-d69a25f0c8a7
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b56fa73-a2c8-4228-b850-df651e1babd1
  Q_NHSBSA_Drug-Tariff-Support__2024_06_13_V2.0 (1)_Redacted

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