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title: "Medicines Management IT System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5063662-2f70-4ee1-a149-f27214db7cfe"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE"
published: "2024-12-16"
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# Medicines Management IT System

Buyer: NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5063662-2f70-4ee1-a149-f27214db7cfe

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## Summary

The North East Ambulance Service is seeking suppliers for a Medicines Management IT System, falling under the IT services category, and is inviting bids via an open procedure. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, covers two lots: Lot 1 for controlled drugs stock management with electronic registers, and Lot 2 for the tracking and stock management of medicines and their containers. The opportunity is available to businesses located in the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond. The contract period runs from 27th January 2025 to 26th January 2027. Interested suppliers must provide demonstrations starting the week of 3rd February, with the tender period closing on 22nd January 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the IT services and healthcare management sectors. Ideal candidates include SMEs with expertise in providing comprehensive, turn-key drug management systems, ensuring compliance with stringent stock control and tracking requirements. Engaging in this tender can open avenues for businesses to establish a strong foothold in the healthcare IT market while potentially providing ongoing support and updates throughout the contract duration. The opportunity to secure either one or both lots based on the evaluation outcome presents additional competitive advantages.

## Notice

ITT and specification available as one document contained within procontract procurement portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login NEAS ARE SEEKING SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE A FULLY "TURN-KEY" SERVICE FOR MEDICINES MANAGEMENT FOR BOTH LOT 1 CONTROLLED DRUGS (CD) STOCK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL, INCLUDING ELECTRONIC CD REGISTERS. AND LOT 2 MEDICINE BAGS AND MEDICINE CONTENTS STOCK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL, INCLUDING TRACKING OF BAGS AND CONTENTS (NON-CD). NEAS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EMPLOY EITHER ONE OR TWO SUPPLIER(S) TO PROVIDE LOTS 1 AND 2. THIS DECISION WILL BE BASED ON THE BEST OVERALL OUTCOME AS DETERMINED BY THE EVALUATION TEAM. PLEASE NOTE, SUPPLIERS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE A DEMONSTRATION W/C 3RD FEBRUARY ONWARDS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d261e8-926c-477d-8d2b-a5217195b7da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d261e8-926c-477d-8d2b-a5217195b7da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d261e8-926c-477d-8d2b-a5217195b7da
  16th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.neas.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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