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title: "Pharmacy API Development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e557896-9ff6-48c7-bd70-d1b1dc7cf50c"
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# Pharmacy API Development

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e557896-9ff6-48c7-bd70-d1b1dc7cf50c

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has completed the tender process for a project titled "Pharmacy API Development." This contract falls under the IT services category and has a value of £5,000, with a minimum contract value of £100,000. The procurement, initiated on 1 April 2022, is part of the authority's plan to enhance the Smoking Cessation Service (SCS) for pharmacies. The contract period spans from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2022, and the tender was concluded just before the procurement method and type details were published on 28 April 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software development companies, particularly those familiar with healthcare systems and API integration, to expand their business. As the awarded supplier, Sonar Informatics Limited is tasked with delivering essential IT services that will ultimately support pharmacies in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative software solutions and have experience in the health sector could find this project aligns well with their capabilities, creating avenues for future collaboration with NHS entities.

## Notice

NHSBSA is a Special Health Authority and Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). NHSBSA receives details relating to NHS Advanced and Essential Services outlined in Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) and the Drug Tariff via their Manage Your Service (MYS) portal to reimburse Community Pharmacy Contractors in England. Requirement is for suppliers providing software to pharmacies, to provide data feeds to NHSBSA via APIs. The awarded suppliers will facilitate delivery of the Smoking Cessation Service (SCS) for those pharmacies that wish to use it.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ead0239-2dda-4a1f-8a64-410c85e830db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000 |
| 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 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 | SONAR INFORMATICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ead0239-2dda-4a1f-8a64-410c85e830db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ead0239-2dda-4a1f-8a64-410c85e830db
  28th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000I0WO/5TuH7kmmWvRAeAwR7widnjhm0RXQd.6xZQKK4r2OBqk
  Software development agreement Pharmacy API Lot 2 SCS v2_0

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