--- title: "Open List for Community Pharmacies in Buckinghamshire to provide Public Health Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0455f343-e9c7-4a72-8522-55335213dbcd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0455f343-e9c7-4a72-8522-55335213dbcd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0455f343-e9c7-4a72-8522-55335213dbcd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0455f343-e9c7-4a72-8522-55335213dbcd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-15" --- # Open List for Community Pharmacies in Buckinghamshire to provide Public Health Services Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0455f343-e9c7-4a72-8522-55335213dbcd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0455f343-e9c7-4a72-8522-55335213dbcd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0455f343-e9c7-4a72-8522-55335213dbcd.json) ## Summary The Buckinghamshire Council is inviting community pharmacies in Buckinghamshire to apply for inclusion in an open list to provide public health services to residents. The services required include Emergency Contraception, delivered by pharmacies meeting specific qualifications and staff requirements. The Open List will accept applications from pharmacies continuously from the publication date until 31st March 2028. Successful applicants must sign a Public Health Services Contract, demonstrating financial stability, insurance levels, and safeguarding measures. Services are scheduled to start on 1st April 2023, with contracts lasting for 5 years in this opportunity classified under the Community health services category. This tender offers an opportunity for community pharmacies to expand their businesses by delivering public health services to Buckinghamshire residents. Pharmacies registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and located in Buckinghamshire are encouraged to apply. The procurement process is not competitive, but interested pharmacies should register on the Council's portal to access relevant documentation and express their interest. Small and medium-sized pharmacies that prioritize community service and flexibility in service delivery are well-suited for this opportunity, which aligns with the Council's goal of meeting diverse community healthcare needs. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council (BC) is seeking to create an open list of suitably qualified and experienced community pharmacies to provide a range of public health services to Buckinghamshire residents. This service is for: * Emergency Contraception Pharmacies will need to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, have community premises registered in Buckinghamshire and have appropriately qualified pharmacy staff able to deliver the services. The Open List will be open for new applications from the date of publication of the documents and will remain open for new applications from Pharmacies at any time during the Open List term. Successful applicants will be required to sign the Public Health Services Contract. You will be required to have an appropriately robust financial status, levels of insurance as detailed in the contract, and appropriate safeguarding measures are in place e.g. DBS check of relevant staff. These must be provided to the Council on request. Pharmacies delivering services on behalf of BC must be able to provide services that are responsive to the needs of different groups in the community. This is not a competitive tender process but pharmacies wishing to express their interest in delivering services are requested to register on the Council's portal www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk The relevant documentation (specifications, contract and response form) will be available there for download. Services start date: 1 April 2023 Value of all contracts: Variable depending on services provided Contract period: 5 years Additional information: Community Pharmacies in Buckinghamshire will be able to apply from the date of publication of the documents (15/2/2023) and will remain open for new applications from Pharmacies at any time during the Open List term (1/4/23 to 31/3/2028) using the link above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bcd1e0d-c2f2-425e-bfbf-ad6c3bc34f77 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2023 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bcd1e0d-c2f2-425e-bfbf-ad6c3bc34f77 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bcd1e0d-c2f2-425e-bfbf-ad6c3bc34f77 15th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4f497ccc-de97-ed11-811c-005056b64545&p=edea52dc-7be0-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21 The specification, contract and response document can be found at: ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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