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title: "1913 Prescribing Decision Support Software for NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB"
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# 1913 Prescribing Decision Support Software for NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8691f93c-8cd2-470e-82fe-7c5e11befcbc

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the provision of Prescribing Decision Support Software, a service that falls under the IT software package category (CPV code: 48517000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract has been awarded to First Databank UK Ltd. The procurement stage is in the "Award" phase as of 19 May 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The buying organisation is located in Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the total value of the contract amounts to £1,254,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for First Databank UK Ltd, notably an SME, to consolidate its presence in the healthcare IT sector. Companies with expertise in healthcare software, particularly those focusing on decision support systems, could find similar opportunities in future procurement processes. Although this specific tender was not designated for SME or VCSE suitability, other knowledgeable IT service providers could leverage this contract model to engage in selective tenders, especially those linked to framework agreements with regional or national health bodies.

## Notice

Provision of Prescribing Decision Support Software for NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4811c4c-36d1-4c44-9039-ecc298f9a703 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,254,000 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST DATABANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4811c4c-36d1-4c44-9039-ecc298f9a703

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4811c4c-36d1-4c44-9039-ecc298f9a703
  19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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