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Clinical Lead - Pharmacy

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking bids for the "Clinical Lead - Pharmacy" tender, which focuses on providing clinical support across Healthcare Improvement Scotland. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 22 October 2018. The contracted services will commence on 1 November 2018 and run until 31 March 2019, allowing for a total of 150 days during which the chosen supplier will be expected to fulfil various clinical advisory roles. This open procedure is classified under the services category, specifically within the health industry, which is crucial for enhancing service delivery in the NHS sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in healthcare, clinical governance, and regulatory compliance. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing clinical support or medicines governance are particularly well-positioned to compete. Successful suppliers will have the opportunity to forge robust relationships with quality assurance teams and gain valuable experience collaborating with healthcare regulatory bodies. This contract not only offers access to ongoing work but also the potential for extension, allowing for sustainable business growth in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Clinical Lead - Pharmacy

Notice Description

The Medicines Team provides clinical support and advice across Healthcare Improvement Scotland. The contract period will be from 1 November 2018 to 31st March 2019. Outputs will be based on requirements of individual programmes of work and will include design of inspection tools, advice on methodology, good practice in clinical settings, and resolution of complex legislative issues where no solution currently exists.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Medicines Team provides clinical support and advice across Healthcare Improvement Scotland. The contract period will be from 1 November 2018 to 31st March 2019. Outputs will be based on requirements of individual programmes of work and will include design of inspection tools, advice on methodology, good practice in clinical settings, and resolution of complex legislative issues where no solution currently exists. The supplier will be expected to provide: - Expertise, knowledge and advice on inspection and service review methodology - Advice on medicines governance, medicines legislation and regulations, professional practice for medicines in clinical settings, safer use of medicines - Participation in regulatory activity where there are aspects that require specialist knowledge and advice in relation to medicines. For example; Systemic Anti Cancer Therapies (SACT)slimming clinics and online primary care providers. - Relationship building, liaison and influence both with quality assurance teams and agencies external to HIS will be a key part of the role and the supplier should demonstrate credibility through clinical expertise and qualifications. Experience of working in a clinical setting is essential and experience of working with inspection teams is desirable. - The supplier will report directly to the HIS Chief Pharmacist and agreement of key outputs with quality assurance teams will be necessary to complete the work satisfactorily. The ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships across different teams and external bodies is essential. - Other pieces of work as advised by the Chief Pharmacist.

Renewal: The option, by mutual agreement, to extend for two separate twelve month extension periods, unless the Contract is terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Service's Terms and Conditions of Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000558374
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336196
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£6,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Danielle Welsh
Contact Email
d.welsh1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1313140087

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JOY NICHOLSON

MARY MCGOVERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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