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title: "Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f688"
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buyer: "DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES"
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# Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services

Buyer: DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f688

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## Summary

The procurement process aims to establish a multi-vendor Framework Agreement for Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services, overseen by Digital Health and Care Wales, with a focus on providing solutions for NHS organisations across Wales. The tender is currently in the Planning stage, having been initiated with a prior information notice on 15th November 2021, and a call for competition is expected mid-December 2021. Interested parties can submit inquiries via the eTender Wales portal. The overall budget for this procurement is £35 million, with the contract period anticipated to commence following the award on or around 22nd March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in clinical information systems and software supply services, particularly those that can deliver innovative ePrescribing and Medicines Administration solutions. Businesses that focus on health technology, software development, and integration services will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the requirement for compliance with social and environmental objectives may benefit providers emphasising sustainability in their operations.

## Notice

2.2. The Framework Operator (DHCW) is seeking to establish a new multi-vendor Framework Agreement to enable NHS organisations to call off their requirements on a local basis via a "mini-competition" process. The Framework will consist of not less than two (2) suppliers ("Contractors"), subject to there being at least two (2) compliant submissions. The scope of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration solutions, including the ongoing development, upgrade and maintenance of said solutions. Solutions available to NHS Wales users under this Framework Agreement must satisfy the following objectives: i. Provide auditable prescribing decision-making support ii. Record and monitor the issuance and administration of pharmaceuticals iii. Interface with local and national systems, not least Patient Administration and Pharmacy Stock Control

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW") has been tasked by Welsh Government ("WG") to create an NHS Wales multi-vendor Framework Agreement for Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Management ("EPMA") Services. The Framework Operator (DHCW) is seeking to establish a new multi-vendor Framework Agreement to enable NHS organisations to call off their requirements on a local basis via a "mini-competition" process. The Framework will consist of not less than two (2) suppliers ("Contractors"), subject to there being at least two (2) compliant submissions. The scope of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration solutions, including the ongoing development, upgrade and maintenance of said solutions. Solutions available to NHS Wales users under this Framework Agreement must satisfy the following objectives: i. Provide auditable prescribing decision-making support ii. Record and monitor the issuance and administration of pharmaceuticals iii. Interface with local and national systems, not least Patient Administration and Pharmacy Stock Control

Renewal: The Framework will be subject to renewal in May 2026 for up to a maximum of two (2) years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017731-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES |
| Additional buyers | ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; BETSI CADWALADAR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; POWYS TEACHING HEALTH BOARD; POWYS TEACHING LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST; SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; THE WELSH MINISTERS; VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST; WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF11 9AD |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48814400 - Clinical information system
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017731-2022
- 15 Feb 2022 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004275-2022
- 15 Nov 2021 at 11:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028441-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://dhcw.nhs.wales/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
- https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards

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