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Community Pharmacy Services

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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12 Mar 2018 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Community Pharmacy Services, initiated by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, involves the delivery of patient prescription and stock drugs to two community hospitals in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted through an open procurement method and was primarily a services category contract, valued at £516,000. The tender period concluded on 13th December 2017, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2021. This process has now been completed, with an award made to Boots UK Ltd on 1st March 2018.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, particularly those that fit the small and medium enterprise (SME) category. Companies capable of supplying pharmaceutical products and services to healthcare facilities would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. As the NHS continues to seek reliable suppliers for essential services, businesses with experience in the healthcare sector can leverage this contract model to effectively grow their presence and contribute to community health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Pharmacy Services

Notice Description

Provision of patient prescription and stock drugs to 2 Community Hospitals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c05c1e7-446d-45ad-a756-56d9753d7783
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da44fbeb-698c-4ca0-876c-5b28c57b4bdd
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£516,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£516,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 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
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST LEOANARDS ON SEA
Postcode
TN37 7PT
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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