---
title: "C282721 Prior Approval System Discovery Phase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04580a"
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# C282721 Prior Approval System Discovery Phase

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04580a

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) England is seeking Suppliers to host a live prior approval IT tool through a discovery phase. This system aims to streamline administrative processes, ensuring treatments are funded only for eligible patients. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 22nd May 2024 and a contract period starting on 4th June 2024 until 4th September 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure for IT services within the healthcare industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support to compete. Interested businesses can register on the NHS England e-procurement system and submit tenders electronically or in writing. With a contract value of £100,000 GBP, this opportunity can create growth prospects for businesses in the technology sector to collaborate with NHS England on enhancing healthcare services through innovative IT solutions.

## Notice

The system provides a live prior approval IT tool to reduce administrative burden to the NHS and ensure treatments are funded by NHS England only for patients meeting defined treatment criteria. This prior approval system is included in the Specialised commissioning NHS Standard contract agreed with providers.
There are two main commissioning bodies that use a prior approval system within NHS England: The Managed Access Funds (Cancer Drugs Fund and Innovative Medicines Fund) and Routine Commissioning.
Amongst the features of the operating model for the commissioning bodies is a single web-based registration system and an IT infrastructure which supports web-based access for all clinicians across the country. There are also common operating procedures and the ability to produce common reports around activity and expenditure.

We are looking to undertake a discovery phase to understand which Suppliers can host the system with finances available.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Below Threshold Open Process. Additional information: Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login

* Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for "C282721 - Prior Approval System Discovery Phase"
* Click 'Register Interest'
* Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements

Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015638-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2024 - 4 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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 May 2024 at 17:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015638-2024
- 8 May 2024 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014719-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/login
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

## Provenance

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