--- title: "Prescribing Decision Support Tool Provision for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88f1b9ed-011d-4b78-8e21-6b7fc6f06251" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88f1b9ed-011d-4b78-8e21-6b7fc6f06251" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88f1b9ed-011d-4b78-8e21-6b7fc6f06251.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88f1b9ed-011d-4b78-8e21-6b7fc6f06251.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ATTAIN" published: "2023-01-24" --- # Prescribing Decision Support Tool Provision for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board Buyer: ATTAIN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88f1b9ed-011d-4b78-8e21-6b7fc6f06251 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88f1b9ed-011d-4b78-8e21-6b7fc6f06251) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88f1b9ed-011d-4b78-8e21-6b7fc6f06251.json) ## Summary The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Optum to provide a Prescribing Decision Support Tool. The contract commenced on 1st September 2022 and runs until 31st August 2024, with a possible 12-month extension. The total contract value is £1,210,140.00. The procurement method used was selective, with the procurement process being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting authority undertook a compliant procurement process to select the most suitable supplier. This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies in the medical software package industry. Businesses that offer similar tools for prescribing support may find this tender appealing. The contract period and value indicate a stable opportunity for revenue and service provision. Companies experienced in providing healthcare IT solutions within the East of England region could align their capabilities with the requirements of this contract and successfully compete for future opportunities in this sector. ## Notice The Prescribing Decision Support Tool enables prescribers (GPs, nurses and pharmacists) to understand the recommended local choices for prescribing. The implementation of this system creates significant savings through prescribers accepting the recommended switches and also educates prescribers to select those first choice products the next time these are prescribed. The tool also provides safety messages at the point of prescribing. A contract to deliver the Prescribing Decision Support Tool across the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB) area has been awarded to Optum. This contract has been awarded via the SBS Framework for Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support Systems 2 (Reference SBS/19/AB/WAS/9389) following a review of all available tools within the Framework to fully explore the service offering to enable an informed decision to be made on which tool best meets the needs of the Contracting Authority and provides the best value for money solution, in line with the requirements of the Framework Agreement. This contract commences 1st September 2022 for a period of 24 months until the 31st August 2024, with the option to extend the contract for a further 12 months. The total aggregate contract value is PS1,008,450.00 (excluding VAT). The total aggregate contract value is PS1,210,140.00 (inclusive of VAT) and this figure has been reflected in the award notice published by the Authority in line with Contracts Finder publishing guidance. Additional information: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board have undertaken a compliant procurement process as a call-off from the SBS Framework to identify, and appoint, the most appropriate supplier to deliver the services in line with the commissioners requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe6046e-8f93-4166-a747-9b3b764b1bb2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Aug 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,210,140 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,210,140 | | 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 | BASILDON | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS14 3HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Basildon | | Electoral ward | Fryerns | | Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OPTUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48180000 - Medical software package ## Release History - 24 Jan 2023 at 01:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe6046e-8f93-4166-a747-9b3b764b1bb2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe6046e-8f93-4166-a747-9b3b764b1bb2 24th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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