NHS Digital tests waters for new £450m GP IT framework

NHS Digital intends to put out a half-a-billion-pound tender for a new general practice IT framework (August 20th).The organisation has published a prior information notice to kick-start interest in the new Digital Care Services framework, which will replace the outgoing GP Systems of Choice (GPSoC) agreement.Dubbed GP IT Futures, the £450 million contract will provide a contract vehicle for GPs, CCGs and other NHS Digital customers to purchase IT systems and services, managed by the national body.The new framework will extend support to community and mental health providers, as well as to emerging models of care such as GP federations and integrated care organisations.The prior information notice invites supplies to express interest in the upcoming procurement and offer feedback to NHS Digital.