Planning

Naloxone & Alternative Opioid Antagonists - Buffer Stock Storage & Management

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Planning

04 Apr 2024 at 12:56

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Apr 2024 at 13:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is conducting a market engagement exercise for the procurement titled "Naloxone & Alternative Opioid Antagonists - Buffer Stock Storage & Management" in the pharmaceutical industry. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for April 19, 2024. The value of the contract is £500,000 GBP, and the procurement is focused on goods related to pharmaceutical products for addiction treatment. The buying organisation, DHSC, is seeking feedback from the market to inform potential future procurement decisions and buffer stock storage.

The procurement opportunity presented by DHSC for "Naloxone & Alternative Opioid Antagonists - Buffer Stock Storage & Management" is suited for businesses interested in producing, distributing, supplying, and storing naloxone and other drugs that reverse the effect of an opioid overdose. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity particularly relevant, as the focus is on engaging with market feedback rather than a competitive bidding process. The engagement aims to provide insights on meeting potential increased demand for these critical medical products across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Naloxone & Alternative Opioid Antagonists - Buffer Stock Storage & Management

Notice Description

DHSC is conducting a market engagement exercise to understand more about the companies and services in the UK that can, or that are seeking to produce, distribute, supply and store different formulations of naloxone and of other drugs that can reverse the effect of an opioid overdose or of drugs taken with opioids. The outcome of the market engagement will inform decisions around potential future procurement and storage of buffer stock as well as providing information on how the market could meet a potential increase in demand across the UK. For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to seek feedback from the market that may inform the final specification and/or procurement approach to the goods and services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5eb47ddb-ee59-46f1-9bd0-8fe674517b61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac42123-9732-4617-9d5f-75f2f65e03aa
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33670000 - Medicinal products for the respiratory system

33693300 - Addiction treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Apr 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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