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NHS Devon - Medicines Optimisation Services

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board

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09 Apr 2024 at 12:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Medicines Optimisation Services to PrescQIPP C.I.C. The procurement method was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £96,854, is for a 2-year period with an option to extend for a further 1-year period. The procurement process was governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with key dates including approval on 11th January 2024 and decision-making steps throughout February and March 2024.

This tender for Medicines Optimisation Services provides opportunities for businesses in the Pharmacy services industry. Suitable businesses would need to focus on quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, sustainability, and social value. The contract prioritises value at 40%, followed by quality and innovation at 30%. Businesses aiming to contribute to improving access, reducing health inequalities, and supporting choice, with a focus on social value, would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Devon - Medicines Optimisation Services

Notice Description

The subscription to the Medicines Optimisation Service will provide a comprehensive set of resources to support the medicines optimisation cost improvement programmes and to further support the implementation of key medicines optimisation priorities for NHS Devon.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The subscription to the Medicines Optimisation Service provides a comprehensive set of resources to support the medicines optimisation cost improvement programmes and to further support the implementation of key medicines optimisation priorities for NHS Devon. The Medicines Optimisation Service supports NHS commissioners to improve patient outcomes and manage medicines budgets effectively. It also supports collaboration across the NHS and therefore reduces duplication. NHS Devon is looking to award a Medicines Optimisation Service to PrescQIPP, the incumbent provider, using the Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the 'Regulations'). The subscription to Medicines Optimisation Services for NHS Devon is considered a Pharmacy Service and is subject to the Regulations that came into force on 1st January 2024. The contract will be for a 2-year period with the option to extend for a further 1-year period. The total value of the contract including the extension period is PS96,854 (excl VAT). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

Options: The contract will be for a 2-year period with the option to extend for a further 1-year period.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority via the email address scwcsu.clinical.procurement@nhs.net by midnight (23:59) on 19/4/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0450a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011427-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£96,854 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Devon Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PrescQIPP C.I.C

Further Information

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