Planning

Medicine Supply for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB

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Planning

08 Aug 2024 at 12:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub is planning a contract for the provision of a Medicine Supply Service for the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. This procurement process is in the planning stage with a focus on pharmacy services (industry category 85149000), and the anticipated value is £65,000. The project aims to establish a framework agreement to ensure a continuous supply of required medicines. Suppliers are invited to engage through a market engagement questionnaire, due by 30 August 2024 at midday. The key location for service delivery will be within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the postal code CB21 5XB.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in pharmacy services and capable of providing medicine supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The early engagement phase provides a platform for suppliers to shape the service specifications, thereby improving their likelihood of success in the subsequent tendering process. Businesses with strong logistics capabilities and efficient supply chain management will be well-suited to compete, driving both business growth and enhancing the service delivery for the NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medicine Supply for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Notice Description

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (the Authority) is procuring a contract for the provision of a Medicine Supply Service for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. The aims and objectives of the contract is to provide a Medicine Supply Service for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust agreement between the Trust and Supplier. The purpose of the PIN is to inform potential suppliers of our intention to procure this service but also to engage suppliers to understand market capability and capacity to deliver the service. This notice is for information only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to not proceed to tender or at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notice or notices or at any other time. Potential suppliers are asked to take part in a short market engagement questionnaire. The information provided will help to form the way the service specification is designed for the framework agreement. Details of how to access the questionnaire can be found further on in this notice. If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please complete the short market engagement questionnaire which is available to access on Atamis (https://health-family.force.com). The deadline for completion is 12:00 Midday 30 August 2024. The notice has been published on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. Additional information: If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please complete the short market engagement questionnaire which is available to access on Atamis (https://health-family.force.com). The deadline for completion is 12:00 Midday 30 August 2024. The notice has been published on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. The full notice description is attached to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-091d4411-6911-4fea-9531-200b040089ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79cd98a-8712-4b11-ba2a-a593ffe53d86
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FULBOURN
Postcode
CB21 5XB
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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