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title: "22_06_04 Electronic Drug Tariff Support"
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# 22_06_04 Electronic Drug Tariff Support

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61b0888e-259d-46a1-811e-88e35fa326ac

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority is seeking a contractor for the project titled "22_06_04 Electronic Drug Tariff Support," which falls within the software-related services industry category. The procurement, which is currently at the Award stage, involves the provision of licenses, maintenance, and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff and is valued at £31,060, with the initial year contract awarded at £15,530. The contract period commenced on 7th July 2022 and runs until 6th July 2023. The procurement method used was a direct tender via a single tender action, with the tender period having ended on 5th July 2022. The services are to be delivered to Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NY, United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and support services, particularly those with experience in health sector applications. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the contract and the direct procurement method employed. This can create avenues for growth by establishing or expanding partnerships with public sector organisations, especially in delivering innovative solutions that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency within the NHS.

## Notice

The award of a contract for the provision of licences as well as maintenance and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff. The service enables the upload of the Drug Tariff to the NHSBSA website while also fixing bugs, making the solution more accessible and providing development time to improve the overall solution. The initial year contract is awarded at a value of PS15,530 ex VAT with the secondary year being optional.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad5c606-40af-4059-9005-188103a2e92d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2022 - 6 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,060 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,060 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212983 - Development software development services
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad5c606-40af-4059-9005-188103a2e92d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad5c606-40af-4059-9005-188103a2e92d
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000J57V/f3beIMRXAh1Qd7LDXZp0O7szdHKbyW5FgbCWUEDFuR8
  SUP_NHSBSA_SLA_2022-24 Mekon Redacted

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