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title: "Computerised system Support for the Delivery of Cost Effective, Safe and Effective Prescribing to NHS Devon"
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# Computerised system Support for the Delivery of Cost Effective, Safe and Effective Prescribing to NHS Devon

Buyer: SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce673cd4-881c-4497-95e0-c1ec34165516

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, which is acting on behalf of NHS Devon, for the tender titled "Computerised system Support for the Delivery of Cost Effective, Safe and Effective Prescribing." This contract falls under the pharmacy services category and is located in the South West of England. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract awarded to Optum Health Solutions (UK) Ltd. The contract starts on 1st April 2022 and runs for a total of three years (including a possible 12-month extension) with a total value of £1,057,732.45, inclusive of VAT. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 30th March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the healthcare sector, particularly for businesses that provide digital healthcare solutions and software support services. Companies specialising in innovative pharmacy systems, especially those with experience in NHS procurement, would be well-suited to engage with similar contracts. The awarded contract indicates a stable partnership, and other suppliers could target further opportunities by proposing enhancements or additional services aligned with NHS initiatives for safe and effective prescribing.

## Notice

SBS Framework award to Optum Health Solutions Ltd to procure a Computerised System Support for the Delivery of Cost Effective, Safe and Effective Prescribing for Devon. The contract is for a 24-month term with an additional 12-months. The total value for the life of the contract (3 years) is PS1,057,732.45 including VAT. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c3b1c4-2ca7-475a-ab48-7598fb1804db |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,057,732 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,057,732 |
| 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 | SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| 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 | OPTUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2022 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c3b1c4-2ca7-475a-ab48-7598fb1804db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c3b1c4-2ca7-475a-ab48-7598fb1804db
  26th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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