Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services

Concepts

• cardiff
• newport
• port talbot
• bangor
• denbighshire
• llanelli
• software supply
• brecon
• abercynon
• framework operator

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 for up to a maximum of two (2) years

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. ** A Supplier Briefing session will be held on 6 July 2022 at 10:00hrs via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties are required to submit the name, designation and email address of representatives to receive an invitation by no later than 12:00hrs (midday) on 5 July 2022 via the eTenderWales eTendering Portal ITT message facility. Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: The Community Benefits and Social Value requirements to be delivered under this framework will be set out in Call Off Competition tender documents and evaluated in accordance with the criteria set out in them. (WA Ref:122102)