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title: "NHS South West London ICB - Critical Friend Capability"
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# NHS South West London ICB - Critical Friend Capability

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46b921e5-5f13-4263-b192-6b2efeb766c7

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## Summary

The South West London Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) sought an external partner to provide critical friend capability for EPR/EHR implementations through a Call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process, managed by the NHS Shared Business Services, spanned from the tender period ending on 12 July 2024 to the contract period starting on 1 November 2024 and concluding on 31 August 2025. The contract, valued at £375,000, falls under the 'Systems and technical consultancy services' category (CPV: 72220000), with the main delivery location specified as London, United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for large-scale enterprises specialising in IT systems and consultancy services. Companies with extensive experience in implementing electronic patient record (EPR) and electronic health record (EHR) systems stand to benefit most. Such projects offer growth potential by enhancing their portfolio with a high-profile contract in the healthcare sector, contributing to further engagements and reputation building in the industry.

## Notice

South West London Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) as the contracting authority, is seeking an external partner to provide trusted critical friend capability, able to draw on senior, expert and proven experience of EPR/ EHR implementations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f15ba4-7681-4d7d-8268-d1963c4c4785 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCENTURE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f15ba4-7681-4d7d-8268-d1963c4c4785

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f15ba4-7681-4d7d-8268-d1963c4c4785
  13th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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