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Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) 2021

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently seeking to commission a provider for the delivery of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) 2021, aimed at identifying the health and pharmaceutical needs of the local population. This tender is in the active stage with a quotation return deadline of 12:00 on 29 September 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 4 October 2021 and will last until 1 October 2022. This project falls under the category of health and social work services, with an open procurement method above threshold, ensuring transparency and accessibility for interested parties.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of health research, consultancy, and market analysis to engage in a vital public health initiative. Providers that specialise in research and development services, economic consultancy, or electronic data management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The outcome of the PNA will influence the provision of pharmaceutical services in Southend, thus presenting an excellent chance for businesses to contribute to local health improvements while potentially expanding their portfolio and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) 2021

Notice Description

Southend Borough Council (SBC) is seeking to commission a Provider to deliver a Pharmaceutical needs Assessment (PNA) for Southend. The PNA will describe the health needs of the population, review current pharmaceutical provisions and identify any gaps. The aims of this PNA are to: 1) determine if there are sufficient community pharmacies to meet the needs of the population of Southend 2) determine other services which could be delivered by community pharmacies to meet the identified health needs of the population. The party commissioned to deliver the PNA will be expected to deliver, as a minimum, the following: Project Planning and Governance - Project plan development - Rag Rated Risk Log - Convene Steering Group - Draft, edit and finalise Terms of Reference for Steering Group - Draft Communications Plan PNA Development - Triangulation, review and analysis of all data and information collated to identify gaps in services based on current and future population needs - Draft PNA to take to appropriate Boards for feedback and approval by June 2022 - Edit and finalise Final PNA in August 2022 (meeting the Councils accessibility standards) - Develop PNA summary in the form of an infographic to present to appropriate Boards by August 2022 The findings from the PNA will be used to meet the health needs of the population and help us to achieve our Safe & Well theme as part of our Southend 2050 ambition. The PNA will be used to: * Inform commissioning plans about pharmaceutical services that could be provided by community pharmacies and providers to meet local needs in Southend * Ensure high quality pharmaceutical service delivery * Facilitate opportunity for pharmacists to make a significant contribution to the health of Southend residents * Ensure adequate coverage of pharmaceutical services for Southend's growing population, in line with our Local Plan Bidders should note that all clarification questions must be made in writing (via email). The Council, at their discretion, reserves the right to circulate any response to all suppliers. All clarification questions must be clearly marked CLARIFICATION with the question and Supplier details clearly set out. Any clarification questions from the Supplier to the Council should be sent to benrussell@southend.gov.uk To allow information to be circulated in time, the deadline for receiving clarification questions is 12:00 on 20 September 2021 The quotation return date is 12:00 on 29 September 2021 Quotations should be submitted to benrussell@southend.gov.uk (you are recommended to request confirmation of receipt). Please use the title 'PNA quotation' when submitting your response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7805d561-efd9-44ed-93d1-38253b3474fe
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 1 Oct 2022 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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