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Framework for the provision of a Low-Tech Dispense and Delivery Service

EAST MIDLANDS PHARMACY COLLABORATIVE

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative has completed the procurement process for the "Framework for the provision of a Low-Tech Dispense and Delivery Service." This framework agreement is for a service that includes the dispensing and delivery of licensed medicines to patients of Member Trusts in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20th September 2024. The contract will run from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2027. The procurement falls under the health services category, classified with CPV code 85100000. Key contacts include Jane Brailsford from the buying organisation, located at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Derby.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms that offer homecare pharmacy services. Large organisations such as Alcura Healthcare Ltd., Sciensus Pharma Services Limited, Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services Ltd, HealthNet Homecare (UK) Limited, and LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare have been awarded the contract, alongside SMEs like Quest HC Limited and Personal Homecare Pharmacy LTD. The framework is designed to accommodate both large-scale suppliers and small to medium-sized enterprises, thus enabling a diverse range of businesses to benefit and expand their operations within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Framework for the provision of a Low-Tech Dispense and Delivery Service

Notice Description

This framework agreement is for the provision of a Low-Tech Homecare Dispense & Delivery Service for Licensed Medicines for patients of Member Trusts referred to henceforth as the 'Service' to Participating Trusts of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf1fee3d-e9d4-451f-b895-e74ad019286d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf99d86c-5452-4ab7-a8e0-3288d2034b0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST MIDLANDS PHARMACY COLLABORATIVE
Contact Name
Jane Brailsford
Contact Email
jane.brailsford1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2QY
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ALCURA HEALTHCARE

HEALTHNET HOMECARE (UK

LLOYDSPHARMACY CLINICAL HOMECARE

PERSONAL HOMECARE PHARMACY

PHARMAXO PHARMACY SERVICES

QUEST HC

SCIENSUS PHARMA SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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