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title: "Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support 2"
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# Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support 2

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a32e8c7-a657-4a71-b205-c8cad9e86ab5

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the renewal of the NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support Framework, a service aimed at improving the efficacy and safety of medications used in the healthcare sector. This contract is classified under the CPV codes for patient-administration and clinical information systems. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with a total contract value of £100 million, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2019 to 30th September 2023. The tender was awarded on 13th September 2019 and was published on 9th April 2020. The procurement process primarily serves the England region, with delivery addresses extending to British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and across Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the healthcare technology sector, particularly those providing software solutions for medication management and clinical decision support systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement suitability indicates a preference for their involvement. Companies specialising in healthcare informatics, software development, or integrated health solutions could leverage this opportunity to deepen their market presence and enhance their service offerings within the NHS framework.

## Notice

The renewal of the current NHS SBS Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support Framework, which supports trusts with software that allows for clear and concise suggestions of more effective, safer or cost effective medicines and medical devices

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ed8de0-4ef7-4bcf-8093-9173c7e1952f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FIRST DATABANK; OPTUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48814200 - Patient-administration system
- 48814400 - Clinical information system

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2020 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ed8de0-4ef7-4bcf-8093-9173c7e1952f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ed8de0-4ef7-4bcf-8093-9173c7e1952f
  9th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28582&B=NHSSBS
  Full documentation is available on the NHS Shared Business Services EU-Supply e-tendering portal.

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