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Shared Care Scheme

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jan 2019 at 14:08

Award Notice
Tender

02 Nov 2018 at 09:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Somerset Council is inviting tenders for the "Shared Care Scheme," which focuses on the prescribing of opiate substitution medication, specifically methadone or buprenorphine. This procurement falls under the medical practice and related services category, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2019 and lasting for a period of 36 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The tender was published on 2nd November 2018, and the submission deadline for tenders is 4th December 2018. The procurement follows an open method under the Light Touch Regime as outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015, and the total contract value is £48,000, with a minimum value of £40,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local primary care providers, especially those experienced in handling opiate substitution therapies and working collaboratively with health services. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly accessible, given the nature of the services required and the emphasis on a streamlined, collaborative delivery model involving partnership with the North Somerset Substance Misuse Service. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth and establish a long-term service relationship within the community, given the ongoing nature of the care scheme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shared Care Scheme

Notice Description

North Somerset Council would like to invite local primary care providers to tender for the responsibility of prescribing opiate substitution medication (i.e. methadone or buprenorphine) as part of the North Somerset Shared Care Scheme. The successful bidder will produce opiate substitution prescriptions on behalf of those North Somerset GP practices that are willing to provide access (via a digital platform) to the medical records of relevant patients (the number of willing practices is expected to be 21). The Provider will be supported by and work in partnership with the North Somerset Substance Misuse Service. The North Somerset Shared Care Prescribing of Opiate Substitute Medication scheme (hereafter the Shared Care scheme has been successfully delivered for many years through a single provider model. This delivery model produces the following benefits: a streamlined delivery mechanism, improved communication and joint working between partner agencies, and more robust performance management processes. It also promotes more effective and safer prescribing practices. This single provider model will continue to be the chosen delivery method for Shared Care in North Somerset. This contract is for 36 months with an option to extend up to a further 24 months. In order to tender for this opportunity please visit www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk where all of the tender documentation is available. We are using a one stage Open Tender process under the Light Touch Regime as explained within the Public Contract Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d620b765-089b-4893-b57d-8ce59259bfe5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9fe0d2-4c39-4683-86c6-48fe2326d8ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 5 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOR ALL HEALTHY LIVING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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