CSW Group Ltd, a leading provider of patient-centric electronic healthcare records products, has been appointed to the new Additional Supply Capability and Capacity (ASCC) framework contracts to provide clinical information systems to deliver a range of IT products and services to the NHS. Lot 2 of the ASCC Framework supports the delivery of existing clinical IT systems and the provision of new clinical IT systems and services as business requirements emerge. CSW was successful in twenty categories and has been appointed to the framework contracts as a specialist SME for categories such as clinical integration, social care, community services, integrated care pathway and care planning, order communications, e-prescribing, as well as the provision of clinical consultancy services.
The procurement of the ASCC Framework Contracts was initiated with the publication of an OJEU Notice in March 2007. The Frameworks are for a four year duration and will enable the streamlined procurement of IT systems and services from suppliers who have demonstrated experience in the health sector and can be used to support both National Programme for IT (NPfIT) related work and wider IT related projects.
These contracts are not intended to replace the contracts already let for the National Programme for IT. They will supplement the existing supply capacity and enable new requirements to be met through a readily available approved Framework. This will mitigate the risks of existing suppliers being unable to meet contractual commitments.
John Chelsom, Deputy Chairman of CSW added, "This is a tremendous achievement for CSW. We are committed to working with the NHS in England under the new framework to deliver new and innovative products to support integrated, patient-focused healthcare. CSW's inclusion in the ASCC framework contracts is an important step in our plans for growth over the coming years so that we can continue to make a real difference to the quality and delivery of healthcare across the UK"
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About CSW Group Ltd
CSW Group Ltd is a leading provider of standards-based e-records products for healthcare and knowledge management in the UK, Ireland and the USA. Using our unique combination of innovative technical skills, quality software engineering practices and in-depth knowledge of health, social care and pharmaceutical domains, CSW has developed its Case Notes, RealTime and KMS products to address secure patient journey management, integrated clinical processes and knowledge management and delivery across the caring professions. CSW was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Oxford, England. News and information are available at www.csw.co.uk.
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