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Pharmacy Needs Assessment

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2024 at 16:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Pharmacy Needs Assessment" under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services and Pharmacy Services. This procurement aimed to deliver a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) compliant with NHS regulations to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical services in Oxfordshire. The contract was awarded through a direct award method to Soar Beyond Limited, an SME based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The contract commenced on 2 December 2024 and is set to expire on 1 October 2025, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical needs assessments and consultancy services to participate in similar future projects. SMEs involved in research consultancy, particularly those focused on healthcare and pharmaceutical services, are well-suited to compete for these contracts. The completion of a PNA supports commissioning decisions, thus businesses offering expertise in healthcare regulations and community pharmacy services can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with local authorities and healthcare providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Needs Assessment

Notice Description

The contract will deliver a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) covering Oxfordshire that will meet the requirement as specified in the NHS (Pharmaceutical Services and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations ("the 2013 Regulations") and any subsequent legislation or guidance published during the project period. A PNA is a key commissioning tool to ensure that local areas have high quality pharmaceutical services that meet needs. A PNA sets out the community pharmaceutical services that are currently provided and gives recommendations to address any identified gaps, taking into account future needs. A PNA supports the commissioning intentions for pharmaceutical services and other services that could be delivered by community pharmacies and other providers. The Completed PNA will inform commissioning decisions by local authorities, NHS England and the Integrated Care Board. The contract commenced on 2 December 2024 and will expire on 1 October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b28eed7c-86cb-4ee6-886a-c0576870e2d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c26906-9e92-4e94-b299-407c8393ef41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOAR BEYOND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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