Planning

PHE_H&WB_Mang. of UK Focal Point Early Warning System-New Psychoactive Substance

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Planning

30 Mar 2017 at 00:47

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

30 Mar 2017 at 00:37

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by Public Health England, which is seeking a provider for the "Management of UK Focal Point Early Warning System-New Psychoactive Substance". This procurement falls within the miscellaneous health services category, with a budget of £40,000. The process is currently in the planning stage, and the contract period is expected to commence on 1st May 2017 and conclude by 31st March 2019. Interested suppliers should note that if sufficient interest is not received, the contract may be awarded directly without a tender proceeding. A future notice is anticipated on 13th April 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in forensic science and toxicology to engage with a crucial health initiative. Businesses that can provide analytical and reporting services related to new psychoactive substances, as well as those capable of coordinating expert networks and responding to urgent information requests, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will contribute significantly to the monitoring and reporting of emerging substance trends in the UK, thereby enhancing their reputation and opening avenues for further contracts and collaborations in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE_H&WB_Mang. of UK Focal Point Early Warning System-New Psychoactive Substance

Notice Description

Please note: if PHE does not get interest in the project, then PHE will not issue a tender but will do a direct award to a supplier. Provision of specific reports to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) when new substances appear in the UK. The Early Warning System (EWS) on New Psychoactive Substances was established through a European Council Decision and is required to be implemented through National Focal Points. In the UK, the network is currently co-ordinated by a chemist and an academic working in the field of drugs. Specific Tasks are: Provision of support to the EWS expert and network, by organising and minuting meetings, assisting in the production and submission of reports on the operation of the EWS to the EMCDDA Where required, act as a central point for co-ordinating chemical analytical activities amongst laboratory-based network members; Maintain and co-ordinate a network of specialists in forensic science, toxicology and others across the United Kingdom, and regularly contact them to obtain information required for the EWS. This regular liaison is carried out mostly by e-mail. Network members are encouraged to discuss, at national level, information on new substances and new developments at an early stage even if substantive evidence is limited; 6-monthly reports to the EMCDDA detailing occurrences of substances covered by the EWS as notified by organisations participating in the network; carry out background research to identify basic information (chemistry, availability, pharmacology and toxicology) where feasible. Obtain analytical data on the new substance from the network sources; Be the national (UK) contact for the EMCDDA, receiving information from it and disseminating this within the UK as appropriate. Be available to deal with telephone and e-mail enquiries from EMCDDA on a wide range of issues relating to the EWS; detailed responses to specific requests from the EMCDDA for more information on new psychoactive substances, for example, prior to risk-assessment; participation in expert meetings within the UK and organised by the EMCDDA; Providing replies to ad hoc requests from the EMCDDA and Department of Health (When information requested is not readily available, the Focal Point is expected - within the limits of its available resources - to make reasonable efforts to obtain this information; Keep the Head of Focal Point informed of any developments concerning the EWS, which may have an impact on the operation of the Focal Point. In addition, the contractor will from time to time be required to coordinate and/or contribute, and often under the guidance of the Head of the Focal Point, to other ad-hoc requests relevant to the EWS such as: * Deal with specific requests from Home Office/Advisory Council on Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) on EWS matters * Complete questionnaires such as EMCDDA-Europol Joint Reports; etc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f2825d3-a6f6-47c6-ae40-1359bf48a9b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c561912-24ea-4262-82ba-c2eeb6e32133
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Apr 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON,
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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