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title: "Professional Services - Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration"
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# Professional Services - Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration

Buyer: BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b539ca4-e1ec-4d72-a26e-66fea7eddc33

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## Summary

The Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium has awarded a contract for Professional Services related to Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA). The contract, identified by tender ID CW7349, falls under the industry category of Systems and Technical Consultancy Services (CPV code 72220000). The procurement process was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically RM1557.13 Lot 3, and the award stage has been completed as of 30 August 2024. The contract, valued at £81,000, commenced on 3 September 2024 and will conclude on 28 February 2025. Key activities include project planning, stakeholder management, and service transition in alignment with the Trust's Digital Services PMO Standards. The services are to be delivered in Bristol, with the project's office located in Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, postal code BS1 2NT.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital healthcare solutions, particularly those adept in cloud-based EPMA migration and support. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given their suitability for this type of project. Companies providing technical consultancy, project management, and training services will find this contract particularly relevant. Involvement in such a detailed and structured project, led by a reputable buyer such as the Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium, can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and capacity for future public sector contracts.

## Notice

Awarded via RM1557.13 - Lot 3 in accordance with CCS Buying Guidance. Support to contribute to the successful delivery of the EPMA Project and accountability for the implementation of robust programme governance and successful programme delivery (in alignment with the Trust's Digital Services PMO Standards). following key outcomes: A. Project Plan B. Developing a clear timeline and assurance framework C. RAID Log D. Benefits Realisation Plan E. Communication Strategy F. Resource Planning G. Stakeholder Management Plan H. Effective supplier management I. Service Transition planning and delivery J. Project go live approach and strategy K. Go live support strategy, training delivery, super user training, end user training and go live support implementation . L. Go live, operational command and control / escalation strategy development and implementation. M. Business Continuity development and implementation N. Testing and technical readiness strategy development and assurance. O. Hardware / end user devices strategy review and delivery P. Leadership

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7729e5d3-b3f7-45a2-8555-5bb0a860f381 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 2NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUNTER HEALTHCARE RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7729e5d3-b3f7-45a2-8555-5bb0a860f381

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7729e5d3-b3f7-45a2-8555-5bb0a860f381
  30th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium

## Provenance

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