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title: "CP2407-23 eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) Software Procurement for Adult & Children's Services"
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# CP2407-23 eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) Software Procurement for Adult & Children's Services

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9240bb6c-5e11-408d-899a-3cc59c92ce21

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## Summary

Devon County Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of an Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) software tailored for Adult and Children's Services in the South West of the United Kingdom. This direct award contract, valued at £33,000, was given to Care Vision CMS (UK) Ltd. The process is now in the award stage, with key contract dates stretching from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026. The procurement aims to digitise medication management systems in care homes and social care settings, replacing manual processes with a regulated software solution in accordance with guidelines from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those specialising in healthcare solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this project particularly appealing given its suitability criteria. By developing and implementing robust digital solutions in compliance with stringent healthcare regulations, businesses can strengthen their portfolio and establish themselves as key players in the health and social care technology market.

## Notice

Devon County Council Adult Care Homes and Children's Social Care, Childrens Homes & Community Services are seeking to improve their medication management and recording system. Both Adult and Children services are currently using manual processes to stock, administer, record, and audit all aspects of medication management for individuals in their care. These services are regulated by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We follow National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Guidelines. For medication management these include: * Ofsted - The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 * Care Quality Commission - Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Regulation 12 * Royal Pharmaceutical Society/Royal College of Nursing - Professional Guidance on the Administration of Medicines in Healthcare Settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4375d450-79eb-407a-a427-9b185ab30717 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARE VISION CMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4375d450-79eb-407a-a427-9b185ab30717

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4375d450-79eb-407a-a427-9b185ab30717
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk

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