FOI Ref: 0139OI2021

11th January 2021

Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Request for Information

We are pleased to respond to your request for information and our response is set out below:

Request / Response

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information from your CCG:

1. What platform are you currently using for video consultations?

DrLink and AccuRx

2. When was the platform in (1) procured?

DrLink -  2018, AcurRX - nationally in 2020

3. Under what framework was the platform in (1) procured?

NHS England » Dynamic Purchasing System for online consultations

4. What is the contract length for the platform in (1), including any extensions?

DrLink - 2 years with + 1 + 1 years and AccuRX - 1 year.

5. Was the platform in (1) procured centrally (ie by NHSD) or locally (ie by your organisation)?

Both DrLInk CCG and AccuRX are procured national

6. What was the pricing methodology of the platform in (1) - per patient, per appointment, per seat, other? If “other”, please specify.

Per patient

7. How many organisations within the CCG (practices, PCNs, any others) are currently using the platform?

It’s available to all within the CCG, although the usage is varied on both products

8. Prior to COVID-19, what platform was being used by the organisation for video consultations?

None

9. Once the central contract for AccuRx ends, does your organisation plan to go out to the market via a framework? If yes, which framework will be used? If no, will AccuRx’s contract be extended?

Yes will be under GPIT futures