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Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Kent

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2025 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Kent," classified under Health Services (CPV code 85100000). The tender was a competitive quotation run below the threshold using a limited procurement method. The region for the delivery is South East, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 7th August 2024 with the contract starting on 27th August 2024 and concluding on 31st October 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £33,500, was published on 10th February 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in pharmaceutical assessments. The procurement was particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), emphasising opportunities for smaller businesses to engage in public sector contracts. SOAR BEYOND LIMITED, an SME, was the successful supplier, demonstrating the potential for similar enterprises to secure contracts that can drive business growth and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Kent

Notice Description

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Kent

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-692f2b51-e8d0-45da-8545-a56cafb4642e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ee586-1431-4be0-b25d-60d5641f0add
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 1-2 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellen Schwartz
Contact Email
ellen.schwartz@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOAR BEYOND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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