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Provision of Needle Exchange Equipment, Safe Disposal of Clinical Waste, Oversight, Training and Payment of Pharmacies for Service Delivery 2019

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2019 at 10:59

Award Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2019 at 12:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is inviting tenders for the provision of needle exchange equipment, safe disposal of clinical waste, oversight, training, and payment of pharmacies for service delivery, with a total contract value of £231,000. This opportunity falls within the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products industry, and is centred in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 3rd April 2019, while the contract will commence on 1st July 2019 and run until 30th June 2024. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in medical supplies, waste management, and pharmacy services, particularly those specialising in needle exchange solutions or supporting healthcare initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, given the council's commitment to engaging diverse suppliers to tackle public health issues efficiently. Businesses positioned to provide high-quality injecting equipment or training services to pharmacy staff would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Needle Exchange Equipment, Safe Disposal of Clinical Waste, Oversight, Training and Payment of Pharmacies for Service Delivery 2019

Notice Description

North Somerset Council invites tenders for Needle exchange services delivered by community pharmacies. Needle exchanges are important in preventing the spread of Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) (NICE PH52); a 2004 World Health Organisation (WHO) study states that "needle exchange services substantially and cost effectively reduce the spread of BBV's without increasing injecting use". They are particularly important in relation to Hepatitis C (HCV); injecting drug users are the largest group most at risk of contracting HCV, with approximately 80% of new HCV infections in the UK being attributed to this group. The WHO has a target to eradicate HCV by 2030; a target NHS England aim to exceed by at least 5 years. Needle Exchanges also provide a mechanism for the safe disposal of injecting paraphernalia which helps prevent accidental needle stick injuries and reduces litter. Furthermore, they provide an important way of moving individuals towards less risky methods of drug use and provide referral routes into treatment and other services. For pharmacy needle exchanges to function efficiently, a regular supply of suitable high-quality injecting equipment and clinical waste collection and disposal service is required. It is also essential that pharmacy staff operating the needle exchange service are suitable trained in the type of equipment available to enable them to advise service users on the products most suited to their needs and to importantly offer harm minimisation advice. Further information and tender documents can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21&v=1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ebce158-28bd-4b73-8ad3-36855ed6f97e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d092eb-6e5b-4832-8922-27e9961f7102
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£231,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORION MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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