Tender

THE PROVISION OF A PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2024 at 11:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). The contract pertains to health and social work services, specifically under CPV code 85000000. The assessment must comply with statutory regulations and support local service planning, as mandated by the Health and Social Care Act of 2012. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for SMEs, with the anticipated contract commencing on 1st October 2024 and extending until 31st July 2025, with an option to extend for an additional two months. The tender submission deadline is 23rd August 2024, and the services are to be delivered within England.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health assessment services to expand their portfolio with a significant public sector client. Companies with experience in delivering statutory assessments and a keen understanding of health and social care regulations would be particularly well-suited to this contract. Given the open procurement method, smaller enterprises have an equitable chance to compete, fostering growth and increasing their visibility within the public health domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF A PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Notice Description

The current Medway Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) for Medway was undertaken in 2022 and is due to run out in October 2025. This is a mandatory function that Health and Wellbeing boards need to deliver every three years. It was agreed by Public Health DMT that this Needs Assessment be undertaken independently and should be commissioned out. The last PNA was approved and published with the structure deemed to be sound. The provider will need to update and refresh the current Medway Council PNA within the timescales required by the Authority. The final PNA should comply with the latest relevant statutory regulations. It should enable Medway Health and Wellbeing Board to comply with its legal obligations as set out in 2012 Health and Social Care Act http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/contents/enacted. The PNA should be locally relevant and inform local service planning and commissioning. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 01/10/2024 and will continue for a period of 10 months with an option to extend for a further period of 2 months unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e717138-201a-4a52-8715-8a949f6c577e
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
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
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

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