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title: "Clinical Decision Support tool for mid and south Essex"
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# Clinical Decision Support tool for mid and south Essex

Buyer: ATTAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6847240f-8ae6-44b6-b094-51dbb916e979

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## Summary

The NHS Castle Point & Rochford Clinical Commissioning Group, acting as the lead commissioner for the Mid and South Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups, has awarded a contract for a Clinical Decision Support tool for GP practices in the region. This contract, valued at £792,373, runs from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023, with the possibility of two extensions of up to 12 months each. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the G Cloud 12 Framework, specifically under Lot 2 'Cloud Software'. The delivery of services is aimed at practices within the East of England region, encompassing essential medical software packages necessary for efficient clinical operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare software solutions, particularly those offering cloud-based applications and support services. Companies capable of providing training, system integration, and ongoing helpdesk support would be especially well-suited to compete in future tenders within this framework. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their involvement in the healthcare sector might find relevant pathways for collaboration or subcontracting, particularly with larger suppliers like Ardens Healthcare Informatics, which is engaged in implementing this contract.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice to communicate a compliant contract award made via call-off under Lot 2 'Cloud Software' of the G Cloud 12 Framework (RM1557.12) by NHS Castle Point & Rochford Clinical Commissioning Group (the "CCG") as lead commissioner on behalf of the Mid and South Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups: NHS Castle Point and Rochford CCG, NHS Mid Essex CCG, NHS Basildon & Brentwood CCG, NHS Southend CCG, NHS Thurrock CCG. The contract award is made to Ardens Healthcare Informatics for the provision of a Clinical Decision Support tool add-on for SystmOne and EMIS Web for all the GP Practices within the geographical area of mid and south Essex. Ardens Healthcare Informatics will provide subscription to Ardens Pro licences for all GP Practices in mid and south Essex for the following National Templates, based on national guidelines for: - Consultations & Care Plans - Diaries, Scores & Screening - Diagnostic & Referral Criteria - Procedures & Consent Forms - Formularies & Drug Monitoring (For SystmOne only as EMIS Web does not support formularies) - Clinical Pathways - QOF & National Enhanced Services Ardens Healthcare Informatics will also provide training, online resources and helpdesk services to support implementation. Within this delivery model, Ardens Health Informatics Ltd will subcontract Ardens-Q Ltd to provide services for EMIS Web practices. The contract will run 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2023. This Call-off Contract can be extended for two period(s) of up to 12- months each. The total aggregate contract value (excluding any extensions) is PS792,373 inc. VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9baffa20-df60-4478-8c9d-52ab36704eba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £792,373 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £792,373 |
| 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 | ATTAIN |
| Locality | RAYLEIGH |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS6 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Wheatley |
| Westminster constituency | Rayleigh and Wickford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARDENS HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9baffa20-df60-4478-8c9d-52ab36704eba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9baffa20-df60-4478-8c9d-52ab36704eba
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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