Planning

Request for Information - NHSE531 Pharmaceutical Services Lancaster University Area

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

18 Mar 2020 at 12:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Of England Commissioning Support is conducting a procurement process for Pharmaceutical Services in the Lancaster University area, titled "Request for Information - NHSE531". Currently in the planning stage, this tender aims to gather market intelligence regarding the capacity and interest of potential providers. Key dates include the commencement of access to the Request for Information (RFI) documentation on 20 March 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 9 April 2020. This process is relevant to the healthcare industry, particularly in the North West region of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can deliver pharmacy services. By participating in this RFI, organisations can position themselves for future tender opportunities that may arise from this initial engagement, enhancing their visibility and competitiveness in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - NHSE531 Pharmaceutical Services Lancaster University Area

Notice Description

NHS England and NHS Improvement North West (Lancashire & South Cumbria) is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence/information, to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market in delivering the proposed pharmaceutical services at the Lancaster University area. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published in Official Journal European Union (OJEU) and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access the RFI documentation and return completed RFI documentation. Please note that it is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection. The In-Tend portal can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu (Please follow the registration instructions if you are not already registered) and look for the project NHSE531 Request for Information - Pharmaceutical Services Lancaster University Area. Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. The RFI documentation will be accessible from 12:00 noon on 20 March 2020 and completed RFI responses must be returned by 12:00 noon on 9 April 2020. Additional information: Access to RFI Documentation https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access the RFI documentation and return completed RFI documentation. Please note that it is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection. The In-Tend portal can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu (Please follow the registration instructions if you are not already registered) and look for the project NHSE531 Request for Information - Pharmaceutical Services Lancaster University Area. The RFI documentation will be accessible from 12:00 noon on 20 March 2020 and completed RFI responses must be returned by 12:00 noon on 9 April 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69a63e9c-5779-4afe-b246-87bb081aa129
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d562b3-e310-4614-84c7-33b3515d6700
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 2020Expired
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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01642746916

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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