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title: "COVID Electronic Prescriptions Service (EPS)"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2020-09-08"
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# COVID Electronic Prescriptions Service (EPS)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9499bbc3-5fa5-4c2f-af2e-1b2c5be26fb4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS England seeking a supplier for the "COVID Electronic Prescriptions Service (EPS)", aimed at enhancing digital prescription capabilities for primary care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement, classified under information technology services, is located in Leeds, England, and has reached the award stage. The contract, worth £300,000, started on 6th April 2020 and is due to conclude on 5th April 2021, with the award published on 8th September 2020. The procurement method employed is selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in digital health solutions and software services for healthcare providers. Companies that have experience in developing or managing electronic health systems, particularly those accustomed to working with NHS frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The focus on enhancing remote working capabilities underscores a growing demand for innovative healthcare technology solutions that can adapt to evolving health needs.

## Notice

This will provide the ability for additional settings in primary care to send digital prescriptions via the electronic prescriptions service including GP Virtual/Access hubs, Walk in centres, PCNs, Urgent and Emergency care settings for EMIS systems in use. This is critical to support remote working during COVID otherwise patients would have to collect paper prescriptions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e2ec99-01d5-4ad2-840d-9b6a0012b1b1 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 5 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMIS - EGTON MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2020 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e2ec99-01d5-4ad2-840d-9b6a0012b1b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e2ec99-01d5-4ad2-840d-9b6a0012b1b1
  8th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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