Planning

The provision of outpatient pharmacy services for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is planning a procurement process for the provision of outpatient pharmacy services. This is classified under the industry category of pharmacy services (CPV 85149000). The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key dates and deadlines expected to be defined shortly. The tender will primarily service locations within the UKD1 region, aiming to deliver outpatient pharmacies on the sites of the four mentioned NHS Trusts. The process follows the Provider Selection Regime regulations as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust as the primary contracting authority.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in pharmacy services. The successful provider will not only dispense prescriptions and offer medication advice but also deliver specialist services and over-the-counter sales, thereby improving efficiency and patient outcomes. Businesses with expertise in these areas, ideally those that can offer streamlined and efficient medication processes, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the core functions required for this tender, such as expert medication advice and specialist services, highlight the importance of having a skilled and versatile team to meet the comprehensive needs of outpatients. This contract is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

The provision of outpatient pharmacy services for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts.

Notice Description

The provision of outpatient pharmacy services for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Outpatient pharmacies services to provide medicines and related services to patients who are not admitted to hospitals but visit outpatient clinics. Service aim to streamline the medication process for patients, reduce waiting times, and improve overall efficiency. Key objective to deliver on site pharmacies on the sites of Blackpool Teaching Hospital, East Lancashire Hospital Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust primarily to serve patients who attend hospital outpatient clinics and require prescriptions or other pharmacy services.
Outpatient Pharmacy services as outline above to be delivered by Lancashire Hospital Services (Pharmacy) LTD via the Provider Selection Regime (Most Suitable Provide)
Core Functions to be provided
1. Dispensing Prescriptions:
* Filling prescriptions for outpatients promptly and efficiently.
2. Medication Advice:
* Providing expert guidance on how to take medications safely and effectively.
3. Specialist Services:
* Catering to specific needs such as oncology, rheumatology, and HIV medications, where specialized drugs may be required.
4. Over-the-Counter Sales:
* Supplying general health products like vitamins, painkillers, and wound care items.
Key deliverables of Outpatient Pharmacies
* Convenience: Patients collect medicines immediately after their appointments without needing to visit another pharmacy.
* Shorter Wait Times: Service to improve efficiency.
* Cost-Effectiveness: Reduce pressure on in-hospital pharmacy departments.
* Improved Patient Outcomes: Clearer advice and easy access to medications encourage better adherence to prescribed treatments. Additional information: Although University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is noted as the contracting authority, note that Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are also authorised to utilise this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c9b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041015-2024
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
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jim Collins
Contact Email
jim.collins@mbht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1539716630

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

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