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title: "Information Standards for PODAC"
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# Information Standards for PODAC

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-187a615b-edf9-44f3-8404-5e285f4413d8

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) DIGITAL has awarded a contract for the implementation of Professional Information Standards to enhance services in the community pharmacy, optometry, dentistry, ambulance, and community settings. The contract, valued at £262,567.50 GBP, was procured through a selective method with specific details being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from January 20, 2022, to July 31, 2022. The tender process concluded on December 10, 2021, with the award being announced on February 11, 2022.

This procurement opportunity by NHS DIGITAL offers potential for business growth, especially for companies in the data services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. Suppliers interested in providing services related to Information Standards for healthcare settings should explore this opportunity further. The location of service delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the contracting authority being NHS DIGITAL based in Leeds. The contract aims to enhance efficiency and service quality in the specified healthcare sectors and is a valuable opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their presence in these industries.

## Notice

To put in place Professional Information Standards that will improve the services and efficiency of the community pharmacy, optometry, dentistry, ambulance and community (PODAC) settings. Draft standards need to be published for consultation by July 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50611139-c9ee-438d-8b00-2d988af5adf0 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £262,567 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £262,567 |
| 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 DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2022 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50611139-c9ee-438d-8b00-2d988af5adf0
- 24 May 2022 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87bd2bf4-d48a-4d2e-abfe-17859b26bba1
- 13 Apr 2022 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfbfc78-e410-469d-b7b6-a535a59fc1bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50611139-c9ee-438d-8b00-2d988af5adf0
  5th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87bd2bf4-d48a-4d2e-abfe-17859b26bba1
  24th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfbfc78-e410-469d-b7b6-a535a59fc1bb
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dcd1cf3-4a81-4c54-896c-c84777fa4e48
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