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Evaluation of Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy Pathfinders

NHS ENGLAND

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25 Sep 2024 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has conducted an open procurement for the "Evaluation of Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy Pathfinders," classified under the health services category. The evaluation aims to assess the impact of independent prescribing in community pharmacy settings across England. The contract is valued at £202,000 and was awarded to The University of Manchester. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 2nd October 2023 and the contract period running from 12th January 2024 to 11th January 2025. The process is currently in the award stage, with significant dates including the award publication on 25th September 2024 and the contract start on 12th January 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health services and community pharmacy support, particularly those capable of conducting thorough and independent assessments. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to its inclusion criteria, providing a platform for smaller and community-focused organisations to engage in significant public health evaluations. Businesses specialising in healthcare evaluations, pharmacy services, and data analysis would find this contract particularly aligned with their services, allowing for business growth by demonstrating expertise and gaining valuable NHS partnership experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy Pathfinders

Notice Description

Independent evaluation of Independent Prescribing within Community Pharmacy Pathfinders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0deb884-8f7f-4d9e-bfaa-2374e8aeeed5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7faa8213-9b67-4d72-a79a-c3b2d05fbc30
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£202,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£202,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2025 1-2 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
COMMERCIAL QUERIES
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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