---
title: "FDB Multilex (ASCII data files)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d5c0bb1-bb9d-484a-8355-0057d18da8c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "YORK TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-09-28"
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# FDB Multilex (ASCII data files)

Buyer: YORK TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d5c0bb1-bb9d-484a-8355-0057d18da8c8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking an annual licence for Multilex drug dictionary software. This procurement falls under the IT services sector and is based in Scarborough, United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £371,423.12, was finalised on 22nd September 2021, with the contract period commencing from 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2026. This procurement was initiated through a single tender process under the Other - Single Tender Acton (OJEU) classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as it is open to businesses with expertise in IT services, particularly in software development and support. Companies that specialise in medical software solutions, data management, or health informatics would be particularly well-suited to pursue this contract. The ongoing need for such critical systems within healthcare organisations like York Teaching Hospital enhances the potential for business growth in this sector.

## Notice

Annual licence fees for Multilex drug dictionary software. This is a core component of the Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) module of the hospital's Core Patient Database (CPD). This is widely in use across the organisation and a critical system for patient care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd9fd67-9e2f-4090-bcea-2c5371fe7c7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Tender Acton (OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £371,423 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £371,423 |
| 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 | YORK TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SCARBOROUGH |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO12 6QL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Woodlands |
| Westminster constituency | Scarborough and Whitby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST DATABANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd9fd67-9e2f-4090-bcea-2c5371fe7c7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd9fd67-9e2f-4090-bcea-2c5371fe7c7f
  28th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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