--- title: "Addictions to Prescriptions Medicines Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-167436c1-e70c-48c8-be31-537d6b8f4c69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-167436c1-e70c-48c8-be31-537d6b8f4c69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-167436c1-e70c-48c8-be31-537d6b8f4c69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-167436c1-e70c-48c8-be31-537d6b8f4c69.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND" published: "2018-10-02" --- # Addictions to Prescriptions Medicines Review Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-167436c1-e70c-48c8-be31-537d6b8f4c69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-167436c1-e70c-48c8-be31-537d6b8f4c69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-167436c1-e70c-48c8-be31-537d6b8f4c69.json) ## Summary Public Health England is seeking an external partner to conduct a comprehensive review on the dependence related to prescribed medicines through a project titled "Addictions to Prescriptions Medicines Review." This procurement is currently at the Tender stage, having previously been published on 22nd June 2018. The tender period closed on 13th July 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 7th August 2018, concluding on 8th February 2019. The procurement is classified under Administrative healthcare services with an open procedure, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate across the United Kingdom and other regions including European territories. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in healthcare research, evidence assessment, and related consultancy services to engage with a reputable public authority. Companies with expertise in analysing the impacts of prescribed medicines and developing cost-effective intervention strategies will be particularly well-suited for this contract. The project's focus on synthesising findings into actionable insights provides a valuable platform for SMEs looking to enhance their profiles within the healthcare sector while contributing to significant public health outcomes. ## Notice As part of the review of evidence on dependence, and the short term discontinuation or longer term withdrawal symptoms associated with prescribed medicines, PHE wishes to commission an external partner to undertake a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) which includes a call for papers, and to synthesise the findings into one report that: a) Describes the harms associated with dependence, and the short term discontinuation and longer term withdrawal symptoms from the following prescribed medicines: opioids for chronic pain (excluding end of life /palliative care/cancer pain), benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, gabapentin and pregabalin (excluding epilepsy treatment), and antidepressants b) Describes the factors that contribute to the risk of harms associated with dependence and and the short term discontinuation or longer term withdrawal symptoms from the medicines listed in the review. c) Identifies effective and cost effective approaches to the prevention and treatment of dependence and and the short term discontinuation or longer term withdrawal symptoms from the medicines listed in the review. d) Summarises evidence about patients' own experiences of the harms caused by prescribed medicines specifically relating to dependence and and the short term discontinuation or longer term withdrawal symptoms from the medicines listed in the review. e) Identifies and describes existing examples of best practice (e.g. services providing withdrawal support) and evaluates the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the UK health/social service delivery models that prevent or treat dependence and the short term discontinuation or longer term withdrawal symptoms associated with the medicines listed in the review (as well as health service delivery models in other countries that might inform UK provision). Additional information: Instructions to Bidders: If not already done so, you will need to register your organisation on our Bravo e-Tendering Portal. This is free of charge and a one-off requirement. https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk Once registered please navigate to Project 4641 or ITT 3401. There is a help desk facility provided by Bravo in case of any difficulty: 0800 069 8630 Option 1. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a15077-b7a7-4529-bed3-1de9b85564f2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Aug 2018 - 8 Feb 2019 | | 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP2 0QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2018 at 10:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a15077-b7a7-4529-bed3-1de9b85564f2 - 22 Jun 2018 at 08:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a15077-b7a7-4529-bed3-1de9b85564f2 - 22 Jun 2018 at 07:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a15077-b7a7-4529-bed3-1de9b85564f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a15077-b7a7-4529-bed3-1de9b85564f2 2nd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ebcd54f-5a6a-4199-8d8c-17a259a6b3eb Specification Document - https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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