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title: "1936 Prescribing Decision Support Software NHS Black Country ICB"
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buyer: "NHS BLACK COUNTRY ICB"
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# 1936 Prescribing Decision Support Software NHS Black Country ICB

Buyer: NHS BLACK COUNTRY ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-399a5d02-9002-4709-8ab0-6681806640fe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "1936 Prescribing Decision Support Software NHS Black Country ICB" was conducted by the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board. This award phase marks the contracting authority's completion, focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the process used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 15th August 2025, with the contract lasting from 31st December 2025 to 30th December 2027. This procurement involves a substantial financial undertaking with a minimum contract value of £701,681.97 and a total value of £1,255,641.42.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software solutions, particularly those experienced in decision support technologies within the healthcare sector. While not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger IT firms with the capacity to handle complex software projects should consider exploring similar opportunities through framework agreements. The procurement was won by Optum Health Solutions (UK) Ltd, highlighting that companies with proven expertise and existing relationships within health service frameworks are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

## Notice

The provision of Prescribing Decision Support Software NHS Black Country ICB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f0eb4c-639b-4928-85aa-cbe0599a723f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,255,641 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £701,681 |
| 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 BLACK COUNTRY ICB |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East 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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f0eb4c-639b-4928-85aa-cbe0599a723f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f0eb4c-639b-4928-85aa-cbe0599a723f
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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