Medicines Management Local Enhanced Clinical Effectiveness Service

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

23 Jun 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is initiating the procurement process for a "Medicines Management Local Enhanced Clinical Effectiveness Service" under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales). This service, classified under general-practitioner services (CPV code: 85121100), aims to optimise patients' prescribing in primary care across several regions, including UKL11, UKL12, UKL13, and UKL23. The tender is currently in the planning stage with a formal notice publication on 24th June 2026, and interested parties are required to submit their responses by 8th July 2026. The overall project is valued at approximately £1,037,411.4 GBP, and any inquiries should be directed to Vicky Allum via the provided contact details. The process is guided by the Health Services Regulations 2025, and is not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, especially those specialising in primary care or pharmacy services. As the service focuses on reviewing and enhancing prescribing practices to meet national targets, companies with expertise in clinical audits, educational programs, and implementing cost-effective health interventions are ideally suited to this opportunity. By participating, businesses can establish or strengthen their presence in the Welsh healthcare system, expand service offerings, and collaborate with key decision-makers in the region’s health sector. The procurement method emphasises appointing the most suitable provider, presenting a competitive yet beneficial landscape for business growth.

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Notice Title

Medicines Management Local Enhanced Clinical Effectiveness Service

Notice Description

The service requires review of patients' prescribing in primary care in line with national targets to optimise medicines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is designed to review the prescribing to patients in primary care in the following three areas. 1. Best prescribing practice and safety Prescribing in line with best practice (those measured by AWTTC national prescribing indicators). 2. Evidenced based clinical pathway Review of safety alerts, submission of data and implementation of clinical guidelines. 3. Cost effectiveness and Efficiency Implementing strategically significant primary care efficiency programmes. The service requires that there be a movement toward targets for prescribing via patient reviews, education and clinical audit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059019-2026
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

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,037,411 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2026Expired
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
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Y Faenol
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

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