--- title: "Independent Prescribing Programme Initiation Discovery/Proof of Concept" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec5a1625-512c-4dcd-a02b-fe081fa43a74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec5a1625-512c-4dcd-a02b-fe081fa43a74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec5a1625-512c-4dcd-a02b-fe081fa43a74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec5a1625-512c-4dcd-a02b-fe081fa43a74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2025-02-27" --- # Independent Prescribing Programme Initiation Discovery/Proof of Concept Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec5a1625-512c-4dcd-a02b-fe081fa43a74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec5a1625-512c-4dcd-a02b-fe081fa43a74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec5a1625-512c-4dcd-a02b-fe081fa43a74.json) ## Summary NHS England has awarded a contract titled "Independent Prescribing Programme Initiation Discovery/Proof of Concept" to CLEO Systems 24 Ltd, focusing on the software package and information systems industry. The contract supports the provision of the CLEO SOLO EPS solution to Independent Prescribing pathfinder sites. Located in Leeds, this procurement process is in the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 1st July 2024, the start of the contract on 1st August 2024, and an end date now extended to 30th June 2026, following a variation. The contract's total value has been increased to £2,616,500 under regulation 72(1)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sectors, particularly SMEs. By supporting the expansion of the EPS solution, businesses can contribute to enhancing healthcare delivery and efficiency in the UK. Companies with expertise in software solutions for healthcare and digital prescribing services, especially those qualified to provide assured and scalable IT systems, can find lucrative prospects in catering to similar needs likely to arise from this programme. The procurement method allows for specialised services, indicating a preference for innovative and capable suppliers adept at improving clinical operations without direct GP involvement. ## Notice This contract will support provision of an existing EPS assured solution "CLEO SOLO EPS" by Cleo systems to Independent Prescribing pathfinder sites which is essential for the launch of the Independent Prescribing pathfinder programme. The EPS solution will enable prescribing pharmacists to issue prescriptions where clinically appropriate and support the expansion of patient care pharmacists are able to provide without GP involvement. Initial term 12 months + 9 + 6. Original contract value PS2,100,500.00 not PS1,320,500.00 as originally published. This variation increases the value of the contract from PS2,100,500.00 to PS2,616,500.00 This 15 month variation is being made in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Contract end date is now the 30/06/2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75c71f8-f360-497e-b076-1b3df5f6f602 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,937,000 | | 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 | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CLEO SYSTEMS 24 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 27 Feb 2025 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75c71f8-f360-497e-b076-1b3df5f6f602 - 18 Sep 2024 at 07:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d310bb-df90-485c-8be7-56ad3a83039c - 2 Sep 2024 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2afcf15-aa8d-45d6-80cc-6b6d12c9801d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75c71f8-f360-497e-b076-1b3df5f6f602 27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d310bb-df90-485c-8be7-56ad3a83039c 18th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2afcf15-aa8d-45d6-80cc-6b6d12c9801d 2nd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/435934b8-684c-49ed-8f87-5118f36ca827 (REDACTED) C294903 Signature Version EPS Terms and Conditions-1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6aee28de-769e-4f2d-b915-271466347537 (REDACTED) C294903 Signature Version EPS Terms and Conditions-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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