United Kingdom-Hemel Hempstead: MEDICINE OPTIMISATION PRESCRIBING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS 3 (SBS10252)

Type of document: Contract award
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2024/S 000-008457/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Contract award notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: NHS Shared Business Services Limited
National registration number: 05280446
Postal address: Three Cherry Trees Lane
Town: Hemel Hempstead
Postal code: HP2 7AH
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Kelly Bevington
Email: nsbs.digital@nhs.net
Internet address(es):
Main address:

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type: Public Sector Framework Provider
I.5) Main activity
Health

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: MEDICINE OPTIMISATION PRESCRIBING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS 3 (SBS10252)

Reference number: SBS10252
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 48000000
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: 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:

II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)
Value:100000000
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Medicine Optimisation System
Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 48814000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Framework Agreement duration will be an initial two years with the option to extend for up to an additional two years.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.1) Title: Data Population Health Medicine Optimisation System
Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 48612000
Main CPV code: 48814000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Framework Agreement duration will be an initial two years with the option to extend for up to an additional two years.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:2023/S 000-025721
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SBS 10252
Lot No: 1
Title: Medicine Optimisation System

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2024-03-05
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: no
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: First Databank UK Ltd
National registration number: 1880682
Postal address: Stratus House, Emperor Way
Town: Exeter
Postal code: EX1 3QS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 07813366063
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:50000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: SBS 10252
Lot No: 1
Title: Medicine Optimisation System

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2024-03-05
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: no
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Optum Health Solutions (UK) Ltd
National registration number: 8630286
Postal address: 10th Floor, 5 Merchant Square
Town: London
Postal code: W2 1AS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7411716076
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:50000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: SBS 10252
Lot No: 1
Title: Medicine Optimisation System

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2024-03-05
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: no
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Prescribing Services Ltd
National registration number: 5913240
Postal address: The Norfolk Clinical Park, Rowan House, Buxton,
Town: Norfolk
Postal code: NR10 5RH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01553615555
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:50000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: SBS 10252
Lot No: 2
Title: Data Population Health Medicine Optimisation System

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2024-03-05
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: no
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: First Databank
National registration number: 1880682
Postal address: Stratus House, Emperor Way
Town: Exeter
Postal code: EX1 3QS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7813366063
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:50000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: SBS 10252
Lot No: 2
Title: Data Population Health Medicine Optimisation System

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2024-03-05
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: no
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Optum Health Solutions (UK) Ltd
National registration number: 8630286
Postal address: 10th Floor, 5 Merchant Square
Town: London
Postal code: W2 1AS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7411716076
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:50000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: SBS 10252
Lot No: 2
Title: Data Population Health Medicine Optimisation System

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2024-03-05
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: no
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Prescribing Services Ltd
National registration number: 5913240
Postal address: The Norfolk Clinical Park, Rowan House, Buxton
Town: Norfolk
Postal code: NR10 5RH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01553615555
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:50000000
Currency:GBP

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information:
The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be two years from the Commencement Date of 08/03/2024 and may be extended in accordance with Clause 15.2 of Schedule 2 provided that the duration of this Framework Agreement shall be no longer than four years in total.
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) completed an open procedure for the procurement of the Framework Agreement for the provision of Medicine Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems and related Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
This Framework Agreement offers computerised support which enables prescribers to switch easily to the suggested medicine, at an appropriate dose and frequency and also enables 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.
Some purchases under this Framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations. In such cases, Call-off Contracts from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and Approved Organisations may, at their discretion, modify the terms and conditions of any Call-off Contracts to reflect that Approved Organisation’s specific needs.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: High Court of England and Wales
Town: London
Country: United Kingdom

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2024-03-15