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# Clinical Decision Support tool for primary care

Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee00e84c-35ca-4073-823b-b8aabca81deb

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has resulted in the awarding of a Call-Off Contract for the provision of a Clinical Decision Support tool for primary care. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically tailored to the East of England region, executed via a selective procurement method through the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, Lot 2: Cloud software. The contract, valued at £1,092,728.06 (including VAT), was awarded to ARDEN'S HEALTH INFORMATICS LTD. The awarded contract period begins on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for another year until 31st March 2027. This award stage reflects the completion of the tender initiated under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of IT services, particularly those specialising in cloud-based solutions and clinical decision support software. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged, as the procurement process was structured to support the involvement of such enterprises. The contract offers a substantial chance for businesses to demonstrate their innovative solutions in primary care, allowing for growth and the establishment of lasting partnerships within the healthcare sector. The strategic focus on standardisation, patient safety, and operational efficiencies further amplifies the potential for businesses to contribute to the evolution of NHS services and secure future opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: The Contracting Authority (NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board) has awarded a Call-Off Contract for provision of a Clinical Decision Support tool for primary care in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, using via a compliant Call-Off under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2: Cloud software. As a result of the evaluation undertaken, ARDEN'S HEALTH INFORMATICS LIMITED was selected as Preferred Bidder. The 'Ardens Clinical' provision is a Clinical Decision Support tool for Primary Care that provides access to evidence-based resources based upon current guidance, including clinical templates, alerts, reports, formularies, protocols and referral forms to support standardization of best practice, and protection of patient safety as well as efficiencies. The contract commences 01st April 2025 and expires 31st March 2026 with an option to extend for a further 12 months until 31st March 2027. The total annual value of this Call-Off Contract is PS455,303.36 (excluding VAT) and PS546,364.03 (including VAT). The aggregate contract value, including the extension period, is PS910,606.72 (excluding VAT) and PS1,092,728.06 (including VAT). The Procurement Act guidance (Guidance: transitional and saving arrangements (HTML) - GOV.UK) states that any contracts awarded through a framework agreement under the previous legislation will continue to be managed in accordance with that legislation. As such, this call-off contract awarded under RM1557.14 - G Cloud 14 Framework that was established on 29/10/2024 under the PCR will continue to require publication of the relevant notices for that framework under the PCR until the call-off contract is terminated (for whatever reason), even if the framework itself has ended. This Contract Award Notice is being published in accordance with the requirements for sub-central contracting authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts where the contract value is at least PS30,000 inclusive of VAT in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc957f27-910b-4f8a-b18a-fd945469e637 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,092,728 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,092,728 |
| 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 | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | BASILDON, ESSEX |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS14 3HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Fryerns |
| Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARDENS HEALTH INFORMATICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc957f27-910b-4f8a-b18a-fd945469e637

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc957f27-910b-4f8a-b18a-fd945469e637
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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