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Provision of Pharmacy Services

NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES

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04 Jan 2019 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS South West - Acutes, which is part of Gloucestershire Care Services (GCS), seeking to award a contract for the provision of pharmacy services across its estate. This tender was initiated under the open procedure procurement method, with a total contract value of approximately £3.2 million. The contract period commences on 1 May 2019 and runs until 30 April 2024. The tender was completed following its conclusion on 9 October 2018, with the award published on 4 January 2019, signalling the successful selection of Fairview Health Ltd as the service provider. The relevant activity takes place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity allows businesses specialising in healthcare services—particularly those with expertise in pharmacy operations—to potentially expand their market presence. The successful competitor, Fairview Health Ltd, indicates a preference for larger scale suppliers, thus creating an avenue for well-established healthcare organisations to enhance their service delivery capabilities within the NHS framework. This contract aims to boost efficiency and service standards within the NHS, encouraging innovation and improved healthcare provision in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pharmacy Services

Notice Description

Gloucestershire Care Services (GCS) is an NHS Trust (Trust) seeking to commission a service provider to deliver pharmacy services (the "Services") on a third party basis across the Trusts estate. The Trust expects that sourcing these services on an open market will provide stimulus to increase efficiency, raise standards and improve service delivery whilst allowing the Trust to meet the changing needs of the population it serves

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9412205a-3c56-4241-84a7-5694faa2fda6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a99adac-2b6b-46c5-beaf-d419a50394bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,198,369 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 4AW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIRVIEW HEALTH

Further Information

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