Tender

Provision of Pharmacy Services for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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Tender

09 Jan 2018 at 10:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Commercial Solutions is managing a procurement process for the "Provision of Pharmacy Services" on behalf of the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th February 2018. The contract's expected duration is five years, commencing on 1st July 2018, with potential extensions of up to two years. The project specifically targets healthcare services within the South East region of the United Kingdom, focusing on pharmacy services, which will supply approximately 115,000 items annually to around 100 inpatient and community units across Sussex, with a total contract value of £8.5 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in pharmaceutical distribution and supply services, particularly those that can enhance clinical standards and efficiency. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical logistics, supply chain management, and those with experience working with the NHS and similar public health organisations would be well-suited to compete. Collaborating with local community services and the capability to ensure a consistent quality of supply will be essential for bidders looking to secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pharmacy Services for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking to procure a service for the provision of medicines to various units based in Sussex. The successful bidder will be required to procure, supply and distribute pharmaceutical products. Alternatively, tenders may be submitted for procurement and supply only, with distribution to be arranged separately. The initial term of the contract will be 5 years with 2 x 1 year option extension The Trust will require supply of medication to approximately 35 inpatient units and approximately 65 community units across East and West Sussex. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust ("The Contracting Authority") is undertaking this procurement for Pharmaceutical Dispensing and Supply Services Provided for Units and Teams of the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This process will be used to identify and contract with a supplier that will enhance clinical standards, drive service efficiencies and deliver cost savings whilst ensuring continuity of supply and quality of service and products. The service will supply approximately 115,000 items per annum. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. The contract is not divided in to lots and variant bids will not be accepted. The Authority shall not be committed to any course of action as a result of issuing this advert or any invitation to participate or to submit a Bid Response in respect of this Procurement. The Authority shall not be bound to accept any Bid and reserves the right not to conclude a Contract for some or all of the Service(s) for which Bids are invited with one or more Bidders. The Authority reserves the right to amend, add to or withdraw all or any part of this Procurement at any time during the process. Additional information: Potential Bidders should note: This tender is being administered on behalf of the Authority by NHS Commercial Solutions. The tender will be conducted via the NHS Commercial Solutions Bravo e tendering system. Bidders will be required to register on the Bravo system if they have not previously done so. This can be done at any time via this web link: https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk This is the only route through which NHS Commercial Solutions and the Authority will conduct communications with Potential Bidders, and accept completed submissions. Bidders wishing to submit an ITT should register their interest on the Bravo Solutions website To register on the portal: "From the portal Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link "Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal "Complete your organisation & personal details "Choose a memorable username and submit "You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage) "Login with your unique username & password "From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -this is a repository of all ITTs open to any registered supplier. "Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select the relevant ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca50fd86-d468-4535-96b1-a21957060a7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e57d3-1ddd-4db6-8597-0e59bad3f9ff
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
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 Over 5 years
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
NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3EP
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Salvington
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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