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Expressions of Interest Essential Medicines Services

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM

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24 Apr 2024 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System has initiated a tender process titled "Expressions of Interest Essential Medicines Services" within the health services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for submission set for May 10, 2024. Businesses interested in being commissioned for the Essential medicines scheme must submit expressions of interest by the specified deadline.

This tender presents an opportunity for pharmacy contractors to participate in providing essential medicines in the Norfolk and Waveney area. Businesses specializing in health services, specifically those involved in palliative care and pharmacy services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should ensure timely submission of expressions of interest and comply with the requirements outlined by the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

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Notice Title

Expressions of Interest Essential Medicines Services

Notice Description

Norfolk and Waveney ICB are seeking expressions of interest in being commissioned for our Essential medicines scheme.<br/><br/>This scheme will require pharmacies to hold a certain level of named medicines (mainly palliative care) to ensure supply of these medicines are available in urgent situations.<br/><br/>This process is to gather information of those interested parties. Once this is confirmed more details of the service specification will be released.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk and Waveney ICB are seeking expressions of interest in being commissioned for our Essential medicines scheme.

This scheme will require pharmacies to hold a certain level of named medicines (mainly palliative care) to ensure supply of these medicines are available in urgent situations.

This process is to gather information of those interested parties. Once this is confirmed more details of the service specification will be released.

Please note funding for this service is still awaiting approval so an expression of interest may not guarantee commissioning. This will also be the case if we gain more interest than required where a process of selection will happen using a set criteria which will be based on the needs of the service.

Please note previous enrolment in the service will not guarantee future commissioning therefore if you are already part of this service you will also be required to express your interest if you would like to be considered for a continuation of the service.

We would again like to thank all pharmacy contractors for your continued commitment to the health needs of the population of Norfolk and Waveney.

Please ensure that all expressions of interest are registered by completing the below form by no later than 5pm 10TH May 2024. Any response registered after this point will not be considered for selection unless a local need requires additional commissioning. Providers will be required to complete the attached form within the link : https://forms.office.com/e/vfSzE8vTM5 and submit using the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C269029 portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0454de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013311-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
karen.martin31@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR21 2DH
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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

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

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