Prescribing Decision Support Tool Provision for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

A Contract Award Notice
by NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Goods)
Duration: not specified
Value: £1M

Sector: TECHNOLOGY
Published: 24 Jan 2023
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

Mid and South Essex

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

NHS Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board Basildon

1 supplier

Optum Health Solutions London

Description

The Prescribing Decision Support Tool enables prescribers (GPs, nurses and pharmacists) to understand the recommended local choices for prescribing. The implementation of this system creates significant savings through prescribers accepting the recommended switches and also educates prescribers to select those first choice products the next time these are prescribed. The tool also provides safety messages at the point of prescribing. A contract to deliver the Prescribing Decision Support Tool across the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB) area has been awarded to Optum. This contract has been awarded via the SBS Framework for Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support Systems 2 (Reference SBS/19/AB/WAS/9389). This contract commences 1st September 2022 for a period of 24 months until the 31st August 2024, with the option to extend the contract for a further 12 months. The total aggregate contract value is £1,210,140.00 (inclusive of VAT).The total aggregate contract value is £1,008,450.00 (excluding VAT) and this figure has been reflected in the award notice published by the Authority in line with Find a Tender Service publishing guidance.

Total Quantity or Scope

The contract award was made following a review of all available tools within the Framework to fully explore the service offering to enable an informed decision to be made on which tool best meets the needs of the Contracting Authority and provides the best value for money solution, in line with the requirements of the Framework Agreement.

Award Detail

1	Optum Health Solutions (London) Prescribing Decision Support Tool Provision in Mid and South Essex ICB Reference: 002079-2023-1 Value: £1,008,450

Renewal Options

The Authority reserves the option to further extend this contract for 12 months.

Award Criteria

price

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package
48814400 - Clinical information system

Indicators

Options are available.

Legal Justification

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board have undertaken a compliant procurement process as a call-off from the SBS Framework to identify, and appoint, the most appropriate supplier to deliver the services in line with the commissioners requirements.