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GPSoC Framework Contract signed with TPP

Contracts for the new GP Systems of Choice framework were awarded to 17 suppliers and signed with 16 suppliers during March 2014. A contract has now been signed with the one remaining supplier, The Phoenix Partnership (TPP). Services from TPP may be ordered on the new framework from 1 May 2014. 

Please note that any Service Desk calls relating to SystmOne, previously made to the CSC Service Desk, should be made to the TPP Service Desk on 0113 20 500 95 from 1st May.

The 17 Lot 1 Suppliers are:

• Advanced Health And Care Limited
• Black Pear Software Limited
• BMJ Informatica Systems Limited
• DXS International Plc
• Egton Medical Information Systems Limited
• Infermed Limited
• In Practice Systems Limited
• Integrated Care 24 Limited
• IPlato Healthcare Limited
• Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
• Microtest Limited
• PAERS Limited
• P.C.T.I. Solutions Limited
• Prescribing Services Ltd
• The Phoenix Partnership (Leeds) Ltd
• United Health (UK) Limited
• Wiggly-Amps Limited

For further information about the new framework, please refer to our website for details contained within the contract announcement and guidance documents on the New Framework and GP Systems Interface Mechanisms Requirements.

Access to a GPSoC Compliant Interface Mechanism

The new GPSoC framework requires Principal Clinical System Suppliers to provide an interface mechanism for use by third party systems. GPSoC is working with all Principal Clinical System Suppliers to ensure that the Interface Mechanism is compliant with the Authority Requirements and that the test environment and supporting information is fit for purpose.

It is anticipated that by the end of June 2014 all Principal System Suppliers will be providing a compliant Interface Mechanism, a test environment and approved supporting documentation available for use.

For more information and any updates please see our website.

The governance arrangements to support the assurance process are currently being finalised and the application form is in progress.

Get in touch

If you have any feedback or have a topic you’d like to know more about please contact us at: GPSoC.communications@hscic.gov.uk

You can also keep up to date with the latest GPSoC developments on our News and Events page.