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title: "MEDICINE OPTIMISATION PRESCRIBING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS 3 (SBS10252)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039641"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-03-15"
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# MEDICINE OPTIMISATION PRESCRIBING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS 3 (SBS10252)

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039641

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Limited has completed an open procedure for the procurement of a Framework Agreement for Medicine Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems and related services for healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. This framework offers computerised support enabling prescribers to switch easily to suggested medicines and make informed decisions when prescribing. The duration of this Framework Agreement is initially two years, with the possibility of extension up to a total of four years.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing software packages and information systems in the healthcare industry to compete for contracts with NHS Shared Business Services Limited. Suppliers who offer solutions for medicines management and decision support systems are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The Framework Agreement aims to enhance the effectiveness, safety, and cost efficiency of prescribing practices within the healthcare sector, providing opportunities for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support Systems to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/

### Lot Information

Medicine Optimisation System

Lot 1 offers computerised support which enables prescribers to switch easily to the suggested medicine, at an appropriate dose and frequency if the switch suggested by the solution is accepted by the prescriber (typically a GP or a nurse with a prescribing role). This increases the effectiveness, safety and cost effectiveness of prescribing in general practices.

Options: The Framework Agreement duration will be an initial two years with the option to extend for up to an additional two years.

Data Population Health Medicine Optimisation System

Lot 2 will enable Approved Organisations to access healthcare decision intelligence tools to make more informed, evidence-based decisions when prescribing medicines by providing them with insights and recommendations based on data and analytics for general practices, hospitals, and community care.

Options: The Framework Agreement duration will be an initial two years with the option to extend for up to an additional two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008457-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | 9 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Adeyfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FIRST DATABANK; OPTUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS (UK; PRESCRIBING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48612000 - Database-management system
- 48814000 - Medical information systems

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2024 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008457-2024
- 1 Sep 2023 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025721-2023
- 10 Jan 2023 at 14:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000694-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.optum.co.uk
- https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/17329649
- https://www.fdbhealth.co.uk/
- https://www.prescribingservices.org/
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/

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