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NHS England and NHS Improvement South-East - Market Engagement - Pharmacy Services to Kent and Medway Prisons

NHS England & NHS Improvement

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10 Dec 2021 at 11:44

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England & NHS Improvement is currently managing a planned procurement process for Pharmacy Services to Kent and Medway Prisons. The initial market engagement exercise is set to take place on 28th January 2022, with an indicative contract commencement date of 1st April 2023. Interested providers must complete a market engagement questionnaire by midday on 21st January 2022. The overall value of the contract is anticipated to be around £2.1 million, covering several prisons in the Kent and Medway area, including HMP Elmley and HMP Rochester, among others.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the healthcare and pharmacy sectors, especially those with experience in delivering services to institutional settings such as prisons. Providers that can demonstrate expertise in medicines management, have the capability to integrate healthcare services, and cater to a diverse population would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this market can enhance business growth through the provision of essential services in a sector that prioritises quality and patient-centred care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS England and NHS Improvement South-East - Market Engagement - Pharmacy Services to Kent and Medway Prisons

Notice Description

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice in relation to a pre-procurement market engagement event, 1:1 meeting and a market questionnaire. NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) South-East invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced providers who are interested in delivering pharmacy services to Kent and Medway prisons. The in-scope prisons are to be confirmed, but are likely to include: * HMP Elmley * HMP Standford Hill * HMP Swaleside * HMP/YOI Rochester * HMP Maidstone * HMP/YOI East Sutton Park * HMP/YOI Cookham Wood * Oasis Restore Secure School (contract commencement TBA) The indicative date for the contract to commence is 1st April 2023. The annual contract value is expected to be in the region of PS2.1 million. The precise model is to be determined however the expectation is that the pharmacy service will dispense and deliver medication daily from HMP/YOI Rochester to those establishments listed above. It is anticipated that HMP Elmley will have its own dispensing pharmacy as a satellite to HMP/YOI Rochester and will form part of this contract. This recognises its role as the reception prison for Kent and Medway and the unique pharmacy requirements associated with this cohort. The pharmacy service will: * Provide high-quality and effective primary pharmacy services, including medicines management to the Prisons, Young Offenders Institutions (YOI) and Secure School within the Kent and Medway geographical boundaries, in a timely and appropriate manner. * Provide an equivalent standard of service and controls within the prisons to that in the community * Integrate with the healthcare provider to create a high-quality patient centred service (as defined by NHS Modernisation Agency 2001), including the appropriate essential standards outlined by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) document "Essential Standards of Quality & Safety" * Work effectively with the healthcare provider, HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and other relevant stakeholders. * Be needs-led, patient focused and change according to the needs of the population of the Kent and Medway prisons and HMPPS. The provider shall: * Ensure that the delivery of medicines management services within the prison meets the needs of the individual and diverse prison population, with specific reference to the six strands of equality and diversity. * Deliver the services using the most appropriate clinical staff to address the needs of offenders and healthcare staff. * Ensure the implementation of all relevant guidance as applicable and in each case, as amended from time to time to ensure offenders with disabilities and/or communication difficulties can access the services. * Supply to all non-English speaking offenders a professional translation during all consultations and, for the most common languages spoken, translations of explanatory materials including patient information leaflets. * ensure that service users are treated with dignity and respect

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is placed as a Prior Information NoticePIN in relation to a pre-procurement market engagement event, 1:1 meeting and a market questionnaire. NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) South-East invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced providers who are interested in delivering pharmacy services to Kent and Medway prisons. The in-scope prisons are to be confirmed, but are likely to include: * HMP Elmley * HMP Standford Hill * HMP Swaleside * HMP/YOI Rochester * HMP Maidstone * HMP/YOI East Sutton Park * HMP/YOI Cookham Wood * Oasis Restore Secure School (contract commencement TBA) The indicative date for the contract to commence is 1st April 2023. The annual contract value is expected to be in the region of PS2.1 million. The precise model is to be determined however the expectation is that the pharmacy service will dispense and deliver medication daily from HMP/YOI Rochester to those establishments listed above. It is anticipated that HMP Elmley will have its own dispensing pharmacy as a satellite to HMP/YOI Rochester and will form part of this contract. This recognises its role as the reception prison for Kent and Medway and the unique pharmacy requirements associated with this cohort. The pharmacy service will: * Provide high-quality and effective primary pharmacy services, including medicines management to the Prisons, Young Offenders Institutions (YOI) and Secure School within the Kent and Medway geographical boundaries, in a timely and appropriate manner. * Provide an equivalent standard of service and controls within the prisons to that in the community * Integrate with the healthcare provider to create a high-quality patient centred service (as defined by NHS Modernisation Agency 2001), including the appropriate essential standards outlined by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) document "Essential Standards of Quality & Safety" * Work effectively with the healthcare provider, HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and other relevant stakeholders. * Be needs-led, patient focused and change according to the needs of the population of the Kent and Medway prisons and HMPPS. The provider shall: * Ensure that the delivery of medicines management services within the prison meets the needs of the individual and diverse prison population, with specific reference to the six strands of equality and diversity. * Deliver the services using the most appropriate clinical staff to address the needs of offenders and healthcare staff. * Ensure the implementation of all relevant guidance as applicable and in each case, as amended from time to time to ensure offenders with disabilities and/or communication difficulties can access the services. * Supply to all non-English speaking offenders a professional translation during all consultations and, for the most common languages spoken, translations of explanatory materials including patient information leaflets. * ensure that service users are treated with dignity and respect

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ffc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030793-2021
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2022Expired
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
NHS England & NHS Improvement
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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