Tender

C56887 Identifying High Carbon Footprint Medicines In The NHS

NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT

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Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 19:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "C56887 Identifying High Carbon Footprint Medicines In The NHS" is conducted by NHS England & NHS Improvement, located in Leeds, United Kingdom. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general management consultancy and environmental consultancy services. Currently in the Tender stage, this opportunity is accessible via an open procurement method, with responses due by 14th January 2022. The contract is set to commence on 31st January 2022 and will run until 30th April 2022, with a total budget of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in environmental impact assessments, healthcare consultancy, and research methodologies. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those with experience in engaging with advisory groups and synthesising findings to drive recommendations, will be well-suited to compete. Companies that can collaborate to cover a broad range of expertise will likely have an advantage in this procurement process, which aims to support the NHS's sustainability commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C56887 Identifying High Carbon Footprint Medicines In The NHS

Notice Description

The 2019 NHS Long Term Plan set sustainability commitments for the NHS, which are elaborated in the 'Delivering a Net Zero National Health Service' report. Medicines account for 25% of NHS carbon emissions, 5 percentage points being direct emissions, e.g. from inhalers and anaesthetic gases, and 20% being from other medicines, including those emissions embedded in the medicines supply chain. Whilst several options exist, it is unclear which methodology is the most practical and usable for the NHS in assessing the carbon footprint of specific medicines, which is essential for determining the next steps in the NHS's strategy to reduce emissions from medicines, particularly those beyond direct emissions from inhalers and anaesthetics. The objective of this project is therefore to understand the best approach to assess carbon emissions from specific medicines or groups of medicines (e.g. by class, formulation, administration route), and then use this to inform the next priority areas for the sustainable medicines programme, as well as recommendations for future monitoring of progress. Indicative phasing 1. Phase 1: Review of available evidence 2. Phase 2: Discussion in the form of one or several advisory group(s), with participation from key subject matter experts and stakeholders from academia, clinical practice, medicine regulation and industry. 3. Phase 3: Developing recommendations. Building on the findings from Phases 1 and 2, and discussions with the NHS England and NHS Improvement team. Essential skills should include:-1. Experience in conducting research, including literature reviews, in relevant subjects such as environmental impact and healthcare. 2. Experience in recruiting and moderating high profile advisory groups. 3. Experience in synthesising findings to engage with and make the appropriate recommendations to external bodies. 4. Skills and experience in analysis/(health) economics, and an indication on how this would support collaboration across groups - e.g. environmental and economics/analysis. We would welcome responses brought together by a collaboration of one or more suppliers to cover the range of expertise and skills required to deliver this work Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for C56887 Identifying High Carbon Footprint Medicines in the NHS. * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the questions within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system using the Clarification Log in the "Suppliers Documents" section. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62b56a17-99f8-4ac0-8188-4e9c0ff190be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab301608-18d8-44ed-a293-0aea7169b767
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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 ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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