Tender

Custody Healthcare Telephone Support (Lot 1) & Medication Storage Audit (Lot 2)

THE

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Tender

18 Nov 2024 at 13:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking suppliers for two services under a single tender: Custody Healthcare Telephone Support (Lot 1) and Medication Storage Audit (Lot 2). These services fall under the industry category of health and safety services and pharmaceutical products. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will initially run for two years, with two optional one-year extensions. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with submissions due by 16:00 on 20th December 2024. The total estimated budget is £670,000 per annum, with the project location being in the East of England, specifically Maidstone, Kent.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare support and pharmaceutical management. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the open procedure and the preferences for diverse engagement. Companies that provide robust telephone healthcare support, medication management advice, and audit services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to secure a stable income stream and expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Custody Healthcare Telephone Support (Lot 1) & Medication Storage Audit (Lot 2)

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is looking for suppliers to provide : Lot 1-Custody Healthcare Telephone Support Services, including the issue of prescriptions and facilitate dispense/collection of medication: the service model must offer a comprehensive range of telephone support and advice, to Custody Officers, Police Officers and in-house Healthcare Practitioners. Services are required to start from 1st April 2025, and the contract will be for an initial period of 2 years with 2 x 12 month option to extend. The maximum budget available is PS530,000p.a. Lot 2 - Medication Storage Audit, the service must provide medicine management advice and support via a Lead Pharmacist to Kent Custody in-house staff, and medication audits carried out twice yearly as a minimum. Services are required to start from 1st April 2025, and the contract will be for an initial period of 2 years with 2 x 12 month options to extend. The maximum budget available is PS140,000 p. a This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a41c9c0-d222-471f-bd5d-97ff85441ada
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33196000 - Medical aids

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

71317200 - Health and safety services

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£670,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

Notice Documents

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