Planning

Market Engagement Questionnaire NHS Community Pharmacy IT Systems

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

06 Nov 2020 at 15:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently undertaking a planning stage for a procurement process titled "Market Engagement Questionnaire NHS Community Pharmacy IT Systems". This initiative is aimed at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for IT solutions that support the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS) in England. Interested suppliers are invited to participate by completing a market engagement questionnaire by 12:00 noon on 16 November 2020, to inform the development of relevant specifications. The procurement, classified under IT services, is located in England and is subject to EU procurement regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT consulting, particularly those focused on healthcare solutions. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, as NHS E/I aims to create a diverse supplier base that meets the evolving needs of the NHS. By engaging with this tender, suppliers can not only contribute to the advancement of community pharmacy services but also establish long-term relationships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Questionnaire NHS Community Pharmacy IT Systems

Notice Description

NHS E/I are exploring the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for referral systems to support the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS). CPCS referral systems solutions are currently centrally funded, however pharmacy contractors will be required to fund these from April 2021. To facilitate this and to ensure that appropriate system requirements are met, NHS E/I are seeking to establish a DPS in January 2021. Pharmacy contractors will begin to procure from the new DPS as soon as the establishment phase is completed. Attached to this notice is a market engagement questionnaire, which NHS E/I are inviting suppliers to complete and which will inform the development of the Technical Specification and also the establishment of the DPS. NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHS E/I) wish to support a market place for the providers of software solutions which are able to deliver the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) services such as NHS Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS) in England. NHS E/I propose the creation of a DPS which will ensure that supplier solutions meet requirements and to provide a practical and secure route to market for customers and suppliers. The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) was commissioned as an Advanced Service from 29th October 2019, with the expectation that additional strands to the service will continue to be tested, developed and introduced into the contract. At the time of the service commencement for the specified IT solutions, the referrals will be made by NHS 111 or the Integrated Urgent Care Clinical Assessment Services (IUC CAS) and General Practice. NHS E/I are seeking to establish a DPS to outline entry level requirements. Pharmacy contractors will then be able to introduce additional requirements through the development of specifications which will support further tendering opportunities under the DPS. NHS E/I have been exploring the development of a specification, which would determine the entry requirements to the DPS. To continue this exploratory work and to consider further elements relating to the establishment of a DPS, NHS E/I are inviting feedback from existing and potential suppliers. Included within this notice is a market engagement questionnaire, with feedback invited by 12.00 noon on 16 November 2020. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system InTend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-796951aa-33ae-4a5f-a110-d74e713eede0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aaf61d6-fb5d-4d4e-980a-dbeb1fd0c56b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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