Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services

Concepts

• electronic prescribing and medicines administration
• cardiff
• newport
• port talbot
• bangor
• denbighshire
• brecon
• llanelli
• software supply
• abercynon

Location

All Health Boards and Trusts across NHS Wales

Description

2.2. The Framework Operator (DHCW) is seeking to establish a new multi-vendor Framework Agreement to enable NHS organisations to call off their requirements on a local basis via a “mini-competition” process. The Framework will consist of not less than two (2) suppliers (“Contractors”), subject to there being at least two (2) compliant submissions. The scope of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration solutions, including the ongoing development, upgrade and maintenance of said solutions. Solutions available to NHS Wales users under this Framework Agreement must satisfy the following objectives: i. Provide auditable prescribing decision-making support ii. Record and monitor the issuance and administration of pharmaceuticals iii. Interface with local and national systems, not least Patient Administration and Pharmacy Stock Control

Total Quantity or Scope

Digital Health and Care Wales (“DHCW”) has been tasked by Welsh Government (“WG”) to create an NHS Wales multi-vendor Framework Agreement for Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Management (“EPMA”) Services. The Framework Operator (DHCW) is seeking to establish a new multi-vendor Framework Agreement to enable NHS organisations to call off their requirements on a local basis via a “mini-competition” process.

Renewal Options

The Framework will be subject to renewal in May 2026.

CPV Codes

• 72268000 - Software supply services
• 48814400 - Clinical information system

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Legal Justification

The Framework Operator is of the view that the nature of the subject matter of the Framework Agreement requires extended implementation and mobilisation periods for any Authorities using this Framework Agreement and the extended duration is required to give Authorities sufficient time to undertake these activities.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Framework Operator intends to offer all interested Suppliers an opportunity to attend a 'Supplier Briefing' session at 10:30 on 1st March 2022. The Briefing session will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and is expected to not last more than one (1) hour. At the Briefing session Suppliers will be informed about the programme, the procurement process and the intentions for the Framework utilisation by other NHS Wales organisations. To register interest in this event please issue a message using the eTender Wales message portal, available in the ITT, by 12:00 on the 25/02/2022. Please confirm the names, designation and email address of all attendees required so that a Microsoft appointment can be issued. Direct emails to Digital Health and Care Wales are not accepted. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118721 (WA Ref:118721)