Tender

Provision of Pharmacy based Sexual Health Services 23-26

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2023 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking applications from Community Pharmacies to join a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (Ps DPS) to provide Public Health Enhanced Services for Sexual Health in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes. The opportunity involves providing Emergency Hormonal Contraception, Chlamydia Screening, and Treatment in Pharmacies. The contract duration is 3 years, starting on 1st April 2023, with the tender period ending on 31st March 2026. This procurement falls under the main category of services and has a deadline for submission by the end of the tender period.

This tender opportunity for Pharmacy based Sexual Health Services can benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Businesses capable of offering Emergency Hormonal Contraception, Chlamydia Screening, and Treatment services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location for service delivery includes the East of England region and the postal code MK42 9AP. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing a transparent and competitive bidding process for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pharmacy based Sexual Health Services 23-26

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Authority') is inviting Applications from Community Pharmacies to join a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (Ps DPS) in order to provide a number of Public Health Enhanced Services for Sexual Health to the populations of Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes. Community Pharmacies are invited to apply for the provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC), Chlamydia Screening and Treatment in Pharmacies. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification provided. Additional information: To access this opportunity you will need to Register an account with Bedford In-tend at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title or project reference. Provision of Pharmacy based Sexual Health Services 23-26: BBC PH 03309 For reference the actual contract start date will be back dated to 1st April 2023. The Contract duration is 3 years. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f9a1d8-31e3-49da-a6e8-c88248293495
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

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
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 30 days
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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UNITED KINGDOM
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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