Planning

Outsourcing of pharmacy services

KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 07:48

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) is in the planning stage for outsourcing pharmacy services, collaborating with the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT). A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published on 11 June 2021, detailing the joint procurement initiative. A virtual market engagement event will be held on 27 July 2021 at 11:30 AM to discuss Trust requirements and encourage open dialogue with potential suppliers. Interested parties should respond by contacting the designated officials. The procurement falls under the healthcare services category (CPV code: 85149000), with Kent identified as the service delivery location.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the pharmacy sector, healthcare service providers, and organisations specialising in outsourcing pharmacy functions. By engaging in this procurement process, successful suppliers may foster growth and expand their service offerings within the NHS framework. Given the collaboration between two trusts, companies that can demonstrate adaptability and innovative solutions in pharmacy services will be particularly well-positioned to compete in this bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourcing of pharmacy services

Notice Description

Prior Information Notice (PIN): Pharmacy Services for Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT).Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) are currently considering the joint procurement for the provision of pharmacy services. The Trusts presently operate separate outsourced pharmacy provisions and will be holding a virtual market engagement event on 27 July 2021 at 11.30am. The purpose of this is to set out Trust requirements, as will be articulated fully within any published specification of requirements, and to hold an open and transparent discussion with prospective suppliers as to the potential provision of these services. Should you wish to express an interest in attending, please contact jodie.heywood2@nhs.net with the subject heading "Pharmacy engagement".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02babe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013133-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
jodie heywood
Contact Email
jodie.heywood2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESFORD
Postcode
ME20 6WT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Larkfield
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

Further Information

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