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Lancaster University Pharmacy

NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST

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08 Apr 2021 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the pharmacy services at Lancaster University has been managed by NHS England and NHS Improvement North West, with the contract awarded on 16 March 2021. This contract, classified under the CPV code for pharmacy services, is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will last for five years, with the option of a two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. The procurement followed an open procedure in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically governed by the Light-Touch Regime due to the nature of the services outlined.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and pharmacy sectors to expand their operations. Companies specialising in local pharmaceutical services, particularly those experienced in working with public sector clients or within the NHS framework, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts. The involvement of NHS England and its supporting bodies signifies a robust platform for potential suppliers, making it essential for businesses to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and to thoroughly understand the contractual expectations outlined in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Lancaster University Pharmacy

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England has managed this procurement process for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West (The Contracting Authority. The term for the contract is for 5years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance, with effect from 1 April 2021. This contract has now been awarded.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England and is managing this procurement process for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West (The Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority is procuring Local Pharmaceutical Services (LPS) at Lancaster University - Lancashire. The Contracting Authority plans a contract start date of 01 April 2021. The term for the contract will be 5years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance, with effect from 1 April 2021. The required services for this procurement are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015). Schedule 3 services are not subject to the full regime of PCR2015, but are instead governed by the Light-Touch Regime Chapter 3, Section 7 Regulations 74 to 77 of PCR2015 . This contract has been awarded in line with the service specification and contract terms and conditions. Additional information: The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a3ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007226-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£857,493 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1642746918

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MASQ

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