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title: "DFOCVC Framework Further Competition for the provision of Online Consultation and Video Consultation To NHS North Central London ICB"
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# DFOCVC Framework Further Competition for the provision of Online Consultation and Video Consultation To NHS North Central London ICB

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2421067e-9e70-4d1f-b746-44eb6d44f122

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## Summary

The NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT has awarded a contract for the provision of Online Consultation and Video Consultation to GP practices in north central London. This tender, titled "DFOCVC Framework Further Competition", falls under the services category with a contract value of £330,364.80. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on September 9, 2022, and the contract period will be from April 27, 2023, to March 31, 2025, providing opportunities for businesses in the computer support services sector in London, United Kingdom.

The procurement process managed by the NHS BODY aims to ensure equity of service and access for patients across North Central London. The buying organization, NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT, sourced the contract. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering Online Consultation and Video Consultation services. The initiative seeks to leverage scale benefits, lower prices per patient, and meet the evolving healthcare needs accelerated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, aligning with the NHS's long-term plans. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The ICB needed to procure OCVC services for all GP practices in north central London, with funding for this procurement provided by NHSE London (up to 27p per patient). GP practices are contractually obliged to have an online consultation/video consultation service for patients. Having the ICB as the contracting authority ensures that: * practices can be assured that the services they have meet their requirements * practices can provide patients with equity of service and access across NCL * take advantage of procurement at scale and lower prices per patient Online consultation has been part of the NHS's long term and five-year plans, and the recent COVID pandemic rolled out online consultation at a national level and at speed. The pandemic changed how general practice operates and OCVC is now an essential part of practice life. The use of online consultation has also opened up access to primary care to people who were previously unable to access a GP for a variety of reasons (e.g., shift work patterns, caring responsibilities etc.). The current OCVC contracts the ICB holds are coming to an end, and new contracts need to be procured from the new national Digital First OCVC Framework. The funding for this comes from NHSE London and is specified to be used for this procurement, mobilisation, transition arrangements and ongoing delivery support. The initial contracts will be for two years, with options for practices to switch between recommended suppliers within the T&C of the national DFOCVC framework. Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11eb4607-ebcd-477c-bfb1-fd014ff8c721 |
| 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 | 23 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,364 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,364 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ2 7TD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Barton with Watcombe |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECONSULT HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 23 May 2023 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11eb4607-ebcd-477c-bfb1-fd014ff8c721

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11eb4607-ebcd-477c-bfb1-fd014ff8c721
  23rd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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