MEDICINE OPTIMISATION PRESCRIBING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS 3 (SBS10252)

A Tender Notice
by NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Supply)
Duration
2 year
Value
100M
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
01 Sep 2023
Delivery
To 15 Mar 2026 (est.)
Deadline
13 Oct 2023 12:00

Concepts

Location

Various Approved Organisations as set out in the contract documents

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

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/Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). NHS SBS intends to 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: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support The Framework will be structured using the following Lots; Lot 1 - Medicine Optimisation System Lot 2 - Data Population Health Medicine Optimisation System We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. The new Framework is expected to go live prior to the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS/19/AB/WAS/9389 on 31/03/2024.

Lot Division

1 Medicine Optimisation System

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. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders must respond to these also.
2 Data Population Health Medicine Optimisation System

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. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders must respond to these also.

Renewal Options

Framework will be set to an initial two years with the option to extend for up to an additional two years

CPV Codes

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 48814000 - Medical information systems
  • 48612000 - Database-management system

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Successful Suppliers may be requested after award to present their offer in the form of electronic catalogues. Details will be made available after award. The value provided in 2.6 is only an estimate NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice.

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