Tender

Norfolk Medicines Support Service (NMSS)

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

28 Feb 2019 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for the Norfolk Medicines Support Service (NMSS), aimed at providing pharmaceutical and medicines support services for patients in their homes. This contract falls under the health and social work services industry and is situated in the East of England. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 25th March 2019. The contract is set to commence on 26th March 2019 and will span five years until 28th June 2024, featuring an open procedure as the procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can offer pharmaceutical assessments, ongoing patient support, and medication management training. SMEs with expertise in health services, pharmacy support, and community health solutions would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. By successfully bidding for involvement in the NMSS, businesses can expand their market presence while contributing to improved patient outcomes and the efficiency of local healthcare delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Norfolk Medicines Support Service (NMSS)

Notice Description

Provision of a pharmaceutical and medicines support service to patients in their own home will include the following:- * Pharmaceutical assessments of person referred and reassessments and review by the Service Manager and designated assessors; * Ongoing support to eligible patients through the provision of an appropriate intervention * Training, support and advice in medicine management to health and social care professionals and care providers Supporting people to remain independent at home for longer and be less reliant on health and social care services through medication concordance resulting in improved treatment outcomes and quality of life. * To support patients with medicine related problems to ensure their compliance and concordance with taking their medication * To identify any medicine related risks * To optimise medication regimes, thereby improving patient safety and outcomes and reducing medicine wastage and hoarding * To support Domiciliary Care Providers accredited with NCC to comply with Norfolk Medicines Management policy. Please note this contract will include the following CCGs: NHS Norwich CCG NHS Great Yarmouth and Waveney CCG NHS West Norfolk CCG NHS South Norfolk CCG NHS North Norfolk CCG Norfolk County Council This is a 5 year contract commencing 1st July 2019 - 28th June 2024. The Highest Value figure published within this notice relates to the Annual Contract Value and not the full 5 year contract value

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/315933a0-d8ab-4351-92f7-aeb8db9eb93e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

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
28 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2019 - 27 Mar 2019 30 days
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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

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