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title: "Provision of GP Online Consultation to NHS St Helens CCG"
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# Provision of GP Online Consultation to NHS St Helens CCG

Buyer: SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-484fad25-9930-4044-9287-e47417ff4913

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, which has completed a tender for the provision of GP Online Consultation services to NHS St Helens CCG. This initiative aims to implement an online consultation system that will serve approximately 197,000 registered patients within the St Helens area, which encapsulates parts of Merseyside. The procurement method employed was a selective tendering process under a restricted procedure, with the contract period commencing from 9 July 2019 until 8 July 2021. The total contract value was £78,800 and the final award was published on 22 March 2021, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in software development and IT services. With the increasing demand for digital healthcare solutions, businesses that can provide innovative online consultation systems and support services may find a competitive edge in this market. Suppliers with a strong understanding of healthcare operations and experience in delivering IT solutions tailored for the NHS would be particularly well-positioned to engage in similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

St Helens CCG comprises 34 GP member practices serving a population of approximately 197,000 registered patients. St Helens forms part of Merseyside and covers a geographical area from Rainhill in the South to Billinge in the North and also encompasses Haydock & Newton sharing the same boundaries as St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council. St Helens CCG have engaged with GP member practices and facilitated demonstrations of the various systems available to deliver this to gain a good understanding of the benefits this can bring. St Helens CCG wishes to secure an online consultation system for the St Helens CCG population. A recent survey of local practices found that all practices wish to be part of this online consultation programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc462c21-f753-46f0-b0f8-f2a1b42bc78d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2019 - 8 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,800 |
| 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 | SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ2 7FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Shiphay |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E-CONSULT HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc462c21-f753-46f0-b0f8-f2a1b42bc78d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc462c21-f753-46f0-b0f8-f2a1b42bc78d
  22nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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