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title: "Research into Medicines Interoperability Benefits"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2021-11-05"
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# Research into Medicines Interoperability Benefits

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62dadf79-558f-454c-b52c-cdd99cde5012

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by NHS England, focusing on the tender titled "Research into Medicines Interoperability Benefits." This contract falls under the category of "Research and development consultancy services" and is located in London, England. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, with a tender period that ends on 18 November 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £75,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 December 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the healthcare sector. Businesses that specialise in research, consultancy, and the development of interoperable healthcare standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By contributing to this initiative, companies can not only support NHS England in enhancing medication safety but can also strengthen their foothold in the healthcare market, fostering growth through impactful contributions to healthcare innovation.

## Notice

The provision of a research study to ascertain the medication safety benefits that the introduction of Interoperable Medicines Standards will generate in practice. To review the competition documents and submit a bid please follow this link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a074J00000HQZgiQAH&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9525bb39-8da2-49f3-a734-ea647b1467de |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 19:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9525bb39-8da2-49f3-a734-ea647b1467de
- 4 Nov 2021 at 21:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0350523-4d32-4611-975e-ab2c2fd15848

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9525bb39-8da2-49f3-a734-ea647b1467de
  5th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0350523-4d32-4611-975e-ab2c2fd15848
  4th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NqBZ/bCZ5ACGPmpy.awj2BvnwB2wFxvTjucKu1wNyG6pAKIU
  ItQ C52020 - RiMIB V1

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a074J00000HQZgiQAH&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

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