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Market Engagement for a potential future national framework for the Provision of Pharmaceutical Staff for Medicine Optimisation services.

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGEM CSU) is currently in the planning stage for a market engagement initiative titled "Market Engagement for a potential future national framework for the Provision of Pharmaceutical Staff for Medicine Optimisation services." This procurement is geared towards gaining insights from experienced providers in the Medicines Management sector, with responses due by 16 June 2020. AGEM CSU, based in Leicester, operates as one of five commissioning support units that deliver Medicines Optimisation services throughout England, seeking innovative methods for rapid mobilisation of these services.

This market engagement presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical staffing, including senior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and administrative support. Companies that possess expertise in Medicines Management and optimisation services are encouraged to apply, especially those that can operate flexibly on a temporary contracted basis. As AGEM CSU is looking to form a framework conducive to swift service delivery, this tender could significantly enhance business growth for suitable providers in the healthcare sector. Interested parties can complete a questionnaire to express their interest in participating in future procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement for a potential future national framework for the Provision of Pharmaceutical Staff for Medicine Optimisation services.

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGEM CSU) are undertaking a market engagement exercise in the form of a short questionnaire to gain market feedback from experienced market providers of Medicines Management/optimisation services. AGEM CSU is one of five Commissioning Support Units (CSUs); NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU (ML CSU); NHS North of England CSU (NEC CSU); South Central and West CSU (SCW CSU) and NHS North East London CSU (NEL CSU) working collaboratively to jointly commission a future framework to support Medicines Optimisation service delivery. The CSUs currently deliver Medicines Optimisation service for their customer base across the whole of England. The CSUs are looking to work in innovative way which will allow the Medicines Optimisation teams to offer rapid mobilisation of Medicines Optimisation schemes (can vary in length from a month up to 12 months). Therefore, there is a requirement for pharmaceutical staffing on a sub-contracted basis for CSU Medicines Management/optimisation services in order to enable increased flexibility in delivery processes. The staffing requirements are for: Senior level Pharmacist; Pharmacist; Pharmacy Technician and Pharmaceutical Administrative Support. We want to gain market input to help us form a more informed approach for a potential future procurement exercise in obtaining temporary contracted pharmaceutical staff. We do not want responses from organisations such as recruitment agencies that do not have any specialism in this area. The questionnaire is available online to complete via link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK Register your interest against: 'MI/E/SK1.2020 - Market Engagement for a potential future national framework for the Provision of Pharmaceutical Staff for Medicine Optimisation services'. Then follow the instructions via eu-supply portal to complete the questionnaire. Please note this is a market engagement exercise and any future procurement will be advertised separately and require further registration when advertised. Additional information: To complete the questionnaire, please use the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK Login or register against: '40072 - MI/E/SK1.2020 - Market Engagement for a potential future national framework for the Provision of Pharmaceutical Staff for Medicine Optimisation services. Please note this is a market assessment exercise and any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76042cc4-7100-46c4-a09e-996e18bea60c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d924187-c439-44f3-8bf0-4c998b73ec71
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
2 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6NB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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