Contract for the Provision of a Medicine Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems
About This Opportunity
Award notice from NHS KENT AND Medway ICB (United Kingdom) — Contract for the Provision of a Medicine Optimisation Prescribing. ICT & digital. Awarded to Optum.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 535,427.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The contract is awarded for an initial period of 2 years (24 months) -£535,426.76 ex VAT
Optional extension for up to 24 months
Maximum contract term - 4 years (48 months)
The procurement process was supported initially by MCH Procurement, and then MTW Procurement took over as procurement advisors in 2026 to place a new contract, for the Provision of a Medicine Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support System.
NHS Kent and Medway ICB's requirement is for a Prescribing Decision Support System,covering the ICB footprint.
A call-off process from the NHS SBS framework (SBS10252) was undertaken, involving a mini competition, this was restricted, only allowing suppliers on the framework to participate, to identify the most suitable provider to deliver requirements. The contract has been awarded to Optum Health Solutions (UK) Limited.. CPV: Software package and information systems (48000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on May 12, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: Provision of a Medicine Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
Optum Health Solutions (UK) Limited was awarded the contract for £535,427. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference Provision of a Medicine Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Optum Health Solutions (UK) Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by NHS KENT AND MEDWAY ICB in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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