Planning

Request for Information - Local Pharmaceutical Services

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

25 Mar 2019 at 12:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for Local Pharmaceutical Services, aimed at organisations in the North West of England. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 85149000 for pharmacy services, is currently in the planning stage. The RFI documentation became accessible on 25 March 2019, with responses due by 12:00 noon on 5 April 2019. Interested parties need to register on the PROACTIS electronic tendering portal to access the documents and submit their responses.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in pharmaceutical services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging with this RFI can enhance visibility and prepare organisations for future competitive tenders under the NHS, allowing them to grow their service capabilities within the healthcare sector. It's important for interested businesses to register promptly on the PROACTIS portal to stay informed and engaged in upcoming opportunities related to this procurement process.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Local Pharmaceutical Services

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England and is managing this Request for Information (RFI) and a future procurement process for the provision of a Local Pharmaceutical Services for NHS England North (Cheshire and Merseyside) (the Contracting Authority). Service delivery will comply with the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013. The RFI documentation will be accessible from 25 March 2019 and completed RFI responses must be returned by 12.00 noon on 5 April 2019. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (PROACTIS) 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. The PROACTIS e-Tendering portal can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS (Please follow the registration instructions if you are not already registered) and look for the project NHSE503 Request for Information - Local Pharmaceutical Services. Please note that it is free to register on PROACTIS, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection. 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. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future tender opportunity once the contract notice is published in OJEU and on Contracts Finder. 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. Additional information: The PROACTIS e-Tendering portal can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS (Please follow the registration instructions if you are not already registered) and look for the project NHSE503 Request for Information - Local Pharmaceutical Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-773e5b92-5b03-4b64-9e80-6ff1cea31c7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811c918c-cf69-456a-85bc-e57829eafd20
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
25 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 2019Expired
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
North of England Commissioning Support
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01642 746916

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-773e5b92-5b03-4b64-9e80-6ff1cea31c7b-2019-03-25T12:45:23Z",
    "date": "2019-03-25T12:45:23Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-773e5b92-5b03-4b64-9e80-6ff1cea31c7b",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "title": "Request for Information - Local Pharmaceutical Services",
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Engagement end date",
                "type": "engagement",
                "dueDate": "2019-04-05T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811c918c-cf69-456a-85bc-e57829eafd20",
                "datePublished": "2019-03-25T12:45:23Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Request for Information Documentation",
                "url": "http://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?CID=NECS"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "NHSE503",
        "title": "Request for Information - Local Pharmaceutical Services",
        "description": "North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England and is managing this Request for Information (RFI) and a future procurement process for the provision of a Local Pharmaceutical Services for NHS England North (Cheshire and Merseyside) (the Contracting Authority). Service delivery will comply with the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013. The RFI documentation will be accessible from 25 March 2019 and completed RFI responses must be returned by 12.00 noon on 5 April 2019. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (PROACTIS) 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. The PROACTIS e-Tendering portal can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS (Please follow the registration instructions if you are not already registered) and look for the project NHSE503 Request for Information - Local Pharmaceutical Services. Please note that it is free to register on PROACTIS, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection. 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. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future tender opportunity once the contract notice is published in OJEU and on Contracts Finder. 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. Additional information: The PROACTIS e-Tendering portal can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS (Please follow the registration instructions if you are not already registered) and look for the project NHSE503 Request for Information - Local Pharmaceutical Services",
        "status": "planning",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85149000",
            "description": "Pharmacy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/kbZb6NPF",
            "name": "North Of England Commissioning Support",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "North Of England Commissioning Support",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/kbZb6NPF"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Westpoint Road, Thornaby",
                "locality": "STOCKTON-ON-TEES",
                "postalCode": "TS176BL",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "North of England Commissioning Support",
                "email": "necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net",
                "telephone": "01642 746916"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?CID=NECS"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/kbZb6NPF",
        "name": "North Of England Commissioning Support"
    }
}