Healthcare Clinical Information Systems

Framework Agreement Description

The healthcare clinical information systems framework provides a compliant route to access various core healthcare clinical information systems. This framework agreement includes, but is not limited to the following services; theatre systems, maternity systems, integrated emergency care systems, electronic prescribing and child health clinical systems. This framework for healthcare clinical information systems provides Trusts with the option to choose from guidance, light touch, or full support to help with implementation.

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Framework Agreement Information

When does it start?
16 February 2015 - 15 August 2021

Who can take advantage?
NHS and Public Sector Organisations

Overview of the framework
The framework allows for trusts to purchase viable Healthcare Clinical Information Systems:
• Trusts are able to directly award or run further competitions under this framework
• Trusts have the ability to call off for a maximum of 60 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months
• Trusts can use agreed call-off terms and conditions, which speeds up contract start dates

The framework covers the following 6 Lots
• Core Healthcare Clinical Information Systems - (Applicable to all areas of healthcare)
• Integrated Emergency Care Systems
• Theatre Systems
• Child Health
• Maternity Systems
• Electronic Prescribing Systems - (Applicable to all areas of healthcare)

What are the benefits of using the framework?
• 3 SERVICE OPTION LAYERS AVAILABLE
Trusts have the ability choose between guidance, light touch or full support to help implementation
• LONG TERM BENEFITS
Ability to award a contract for up to 7 years, allowing customers to benefit long term
• MINI-COMPETITION
The appointed suppliers will be able to bring forward new releases throughout the life of the agreement
• EXPERT INPUT
Framework specification and evaluation conducted by a variety of experts including specialist clinicians, lead pharmacists and surgeons
• OJEU AVOIDANCE
With much of the legwork already completed, the framework will enable providers to avoid having to go through the full OJEU process
• COST AVOIDANCE
Customers will be able to avoid the cost of running complex procurements themselves
• WIDE RANGE OF SUPPLIERS
Both SME and Multi-National Organisations on the framework, giving customers a wide choice of suppliers to select from
• CONTRACT TERMS
Ability for customers to select the agreed terms and conditions to govern the contract

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