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title: "Electronic Drug Tariff"
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buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
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# Electronic Drug Tariff

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e271c74f-3eda-46a2-a477-3f32567fa474

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority recently awarded a contract titled "Electronic Drug Tariff," which involves supplying licenses along with maintenance and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff system. This procurement, categorised under software-related services (CPV 72260000), was completed through a direct procurement method classified as a Single Tender Action due to its value of £17,385 ex VAT, with an initial contract period from 7th July 2020 to 6th July 2022. The procurement process concluded its tender period on 1st July 2020 and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and IT support services. Companies specialising in software solutions that can maintain and support complex systems would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that are SMEs, as this contract may pave the way for further collaborations with the NHS. Engaging in such tenders can aid in expanding business reach within the public sector and establish long-term client relationships while contributing to vital health services.

## Notice

The award of a contract for the provision of licences as well as maintenance and support services for the Electronic Drug Tariff. The service enables the upload of the Drug Tariff to the NHSBSA website while also fixing bugs and providing development time to improve the overall solution. The initial year contract is awarded at a value of PS17,385 ex VAT with the secondary year being optional. Additional information: The contract has been awarded via a Single Tender Action on the Terms and Conditions of the awarded supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffee08e-163f-4e6a-819f-38823aa33eeb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2020 - 6 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,385 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,385 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2020 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffee08e-163f-4e6a-819f-38823aa33eeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffee08e-163f-4e6a-819f-38823aa33eeb
  1st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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