Tender

Open List for Community Pharmacies in Buckinghamshire to provide Public Health Services

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Feb 2023 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council is inviting community pharmacies in Buckinghamshire to apply for inclusion in an open list to provide public health services to residents. The services required include Emergency Contraception, delivered by pharmacies meeting specific qualifications and staff requirements. The Open List will accept applications from pharmacies continuously from the publication date until 31st March 2028. Successful applicants must sign a Public Health Services Contract, demonstrating financial stability, insurance levels, and safeguarding measures. Services are scheduled to start on 1st April 2023, with contracts lasting for 5 years in this opportunity classified under the Community health services category.

This tender offers an opportunity for community pharmacies to expand their businesses by delivering public health services to Buckinghamshire residents. Pharmacies registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and located in Buckinghamshire are encouraged to apply. The procurement process is not competitive, but interested pharmacies should register on the Council's portal to access relevant documentation and express their interest. Small and medium-sized pharmacies that prioritize community service and flexibility in service delivery are well-suited for this opportunity, which aligns with the Council's goal of meeting diverse community healthcare needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open List for Community Pharmacies in Buckinghamshire to provide Public Health Services

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council (BC) is seeking to create an open list of suitably qualified and experienced community pharmacies to provide a range of public health services to Buckinghamshire residents. This service is for: * Emergency Contraception Pharmacies will need to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, have community premises registered in Buckinghamshire and have appropriately qualified pharmacy staff able to deliver the services. The Open List will be open for new applications from the date of publication of the documents and will remain open for new applications from Pharmacies at any time during the Open List term. Successful applicants will be required to sign the Public Health Services Contract. You will be required to have an appropriately robust financial status, levels of insurance as detailed in the contract, and appropriate safeguarding measures are in place e.g. DBS check of relevant staff. These must be provided to the Council on request. Pharmacies delivering services on behalf of BC must be able to provide services that are responsive to the needs of different groups in the community. This is not a competitive tender process but pharmacies wishing to express their interest in delivering services are requested to register on the Council's portal www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk The relevant documentation (specifications, contract and response form) will be available there for download. Services start date: 1 April 2023 Value of all contracts: Variable depending on services provided Contract period: 5 years Additional information: Community Pharmacies in Buckinghamshire will be able to apply from the date of publication of the documents (15/2/2023) and will remain open for new applications from Pharmacies at any time during the Open List term (1/4/23 to 31/3/2028) using the link above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0455f343-e9c7-4a72-8522-55335213dbcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bcd1e0d-c2f2-425e-bfbf-ad6c3bc34f77
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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