Planning

NP42223 Provision of Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons in NHS Scotland

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Planning

12 Apr 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is initiating a procurement process for the contract entitled "NP42223 Provision of Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons in NHS Scotland". This contract involves supplying pharmaceutical goods and services to 15 prisons across nine health boards in Scotland. With a planned procurement stage set for a presentation day during the week commencing 16 May 2022, potential suppliers are required to register their interest by 9 am on 29 April 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £10,177,753, categorised under the goods procurement type within the health industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical supply and pharmaceutical services, particularly those with experience in healthcare delivery and prison healthcare. Companies specialising in pharmacy products, including direct-acting antivirals and other essential medications, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract can enhance business growth while contributing to critical health services within the Scottish prison system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP42223 Provision of Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons in NHS Scotland

Notice Description

This Contract is for the supply of pharmaceutical goods and services to 15 prisons located within 9 health boards across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is for the provision of pharmacy products and related services to all prisons throughout Scotland in order to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of patients to agreed professional standards. All Premises in Scotland, both private and public are within the scope of this Contract. The Supplier appointed to the Contract will be required to source and supply all required medicines and pharmaceutical supplies, dispense and deliver the Goods to all 15 prisons across Scotland and provide a professional pharmaceutical service to patients in these prisons. The medicines to be supplied include direct-acting antivirals used in the treatment of Hepatitis C.. Any new Premises which become operational during the term of the Contract are within the scope of this Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000689673
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445880
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

75231230 - Prison services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,177,753 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Sep 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Stephanie McNiven
Contact Email
stephanie.mcniven2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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