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title: "Layered Open Architecture"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61be26d4-4757-4701-9cab-9782f5768abd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2022-01-20"
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# Layered Open Architecture

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61be26d4-4757-4701-9cab-9782f5768abd

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Layered Open Architecture," was initiated by NHS England and is focused on IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The contract is valued at £199,488 and pertains to a discovery exercise for electronic patient record systems in England. The procurement method is selective, and the tender period concluded on 11th October 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2022 and will run until 30th April 2022, with the award of the contract announced on 20th January 2022. The delivery address is located in London, England, with a focus on integrating care systems for citizens.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in software development and consulting. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the nature of the procurement, which encourages innovative proposals for open data models and architectures. Companies that can demonstrate experience in electronic health record systems or integrated care initiatives will find this contract appealing as a pathway to expand their reach in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

support to initiate a discovery exercise in relation to electronic patient record systems in England to support proposals for an open data model and architecture that enables federated and integrated care for systems and citizens.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e26796-eaa5-4aae-b4e7-586b3fbd422d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,488 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,990 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 22:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e26796-eaa5-4aae-b4e7-586b3fbd422d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e26796-eaa5-4aae-b4e7-586b3fbd422d
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HASN/YkcKBOLpQJMtME35At0w58m3mptcomZTgpMLpyTHp.U
  21_08_08 Order Form EY V1_Redacted

## Provenance

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