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Pharmacy Prescribers Pathfinder

North Of England Commissioning Support

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15 Mar 2024 at 14:55

Award Notice
Planning

13 Oct 2023 at 13:00

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Oct 2023 at 17:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is inviting suppliers to express interest in the "Pharmacy Prescribers Pathfinder" project. This initiative is part of a Pathfinder Programme for Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy, aimed at shaping future prescribing services provided by community pharmacies within the North East and North West regions of the UK. The project involves identifying 10 Pathfinder sites initially via Expression of Interest, with a closing date for registration set for 16th October 2023. The project is open to SMEs and VCSEs, offering an opportunity for businesses to contribute to potential future service models.

This procurement process by NECS presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services industry to engage with a significant healthcare initiative. The project focuses on integrating prescribing services within community pharmacies to provide acute illness treatments alongside general practices. Businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those interested in community pharmacy integration and healthcare innovation, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method is a Competitive quotation process, with a limited value expected to commence on 20th November 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Prescribers Pathfinder

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of North East and North Cumbria ICB (NENC) (the Contracting Authority), who are seeking to test the market and request suppliers express their interest in a Pathfinder Programme for Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy. The purpose of this Pathfinder is to help them shape the future of prescribing as part of NHS clinical services provided by Community Pharmacies. For more information please see: www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-integration-fund/independent-prescribing/ North East and North Cumbria ICB (NENC) are looking to identify 10 Pathfinder sites initially via Expression of Interest. The Pathfinder sites in NENC will be involved in exciting work to explore how community pharmacists can best deliver an integrated prescribing offer, for acute illnesses, alongside general practices in their local community. To express your interest please register your organisation with the Atamis Portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. More detail is available in the Additional Information Section below. The Pathfinder term is for an initial period of approximately 5 months expected to commence, via a staggered approach, on 20 11 2023. The closing date for registering an interest is: Monday 16th October 2023 @ 12noon. You can express an interest on behalf of more than one pharmacy. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an expression of interest, awareness raising, communication and information gathering exercise - offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. Additional information: Closed early engagement Contract summary Industry Health and social work services - 85000000 Location of contract North East, North West Procurement reference NECS506 Published date 6 October 2023 Closing date 16 October 2023 Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? Yes Description North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of North East and North Cumbria ICB (NENC) (the Contracting Authority), who are seeking to test the market and request suppliers express their interest in a Pathfinder Programme for Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy. The purpose of this Pathfinder is to help them shape the future of prescribing as part of NHS clinical services provided by Community Pharmacies. For more information please see: www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-integration-fund/independent-prescribing/ North East and North Cumbria ICB (NENC) are looking to identify 10 Pathfinder sites initially via Expression of Interest. The Pathfinder sites in NENC will be involved in exciting work to explore how community pharmacists can best deliver an integrated prescribing offer, for acute illnesses, alongside general practices in their local community. To express your interest please register your organisation with the Atamis Portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. More detail is available in the Additional Information Section below. The Pathfinder term is for an initial period of approximately 5 months expected to commence, via a staggered approach, on 20 11 2023. The closing date for registering an interest is: Monday 16th October 2023 @ 12noon. You can express an interest on behalf of more than one pharmacy. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an expression of interest, awareness raising, communication and information gathering exercise - offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. Additional Information: NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement project and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including bids or submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71c8fc50-83ef-4040-97e3-3c7928a9d62d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29aea8fb-bb6b-4769-8a87-cdc00f4726a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
15 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 6-12 months
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 Of England Commissioning Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AK Medical Consultancy LTD

Boots UK Ltd, Boots Pharmacy

Chemcare Ltd

Farah Chemists Limited

MD & AG Burdon LTD

Welcome Health Pharmacies Limited

Further Information

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