- 1. Digital Health and Care Wales
- 2. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- 3. Betsi Cadwaladar University Health Board
- 4. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- 5. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- 6. Hywel Dda University Health Board
- 7. Powys Teaching Health Board
- 8. Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- 9. Swansea Bay University Health Board
- 10. Velindre University NHS Trust
- 11. Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Digital Health and Care Wales
Ty Glan yr Afon, 21 Cowbridge Road East
Cardiff
CF11 9AD
Contact
Katharine Fletcher
katharine.fletcher@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 2920502105
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.1) Name and addresses
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
St Cadoc's Hospital, Lodge Cross, Caerleon
Newport
NP18 3XQ
Contact
Rob Type
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards
one.1) Name and addresses
Betsi Cadwaladar University Health Board
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
Contact
Simon Whitehead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
one.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Contact
Claire Salisbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
one.1) Name and addresses
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Ynysmeurig House, Navigation Park
Abercynon
CF45 4SN
Contact
Esther Price
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
one.1) Name and addresses
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Prince Philip Hospital, Bryngwyn Mawr
Llanelli
SA14 8QF
Contact
Alan Binks
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
one.1) Name and addresses
Powys Teaching Health Board
Neuadd Bryncheiniog, Cambrian Way
Brecon
LD3 7HR
Contact
Simon Whitehead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
one.1) Name and addresses
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
2 Capital Quarter
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
Contact
Christine Thorne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
one.1) Name and addresses
Swansea Bay University Health Board
One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park
Port Talbot
CF10 4BZ
Contact
Keir Warner
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
one.1) Name and addresses
Velindre University NHS Trust
Unit 2, Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw, Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
Contact
Christine Thorne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
one.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Trust Headquarters, HM Stanley Hospital, St Asaph
Denbighshire
LL17 ORS
Contact
Simon Whitehead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory/LocalHealthBoards
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Services
Reference number
P735
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72268000 - Software supply services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48814400 - Clinical information system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
All Health Boards and Trusts across NHS Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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. 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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 June 2022
End date
31 May 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework will be subject to renewal in May 2026.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
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.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-028441
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
22 March 2022
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
22 March 2022
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom