--- title: "Pharmacy - Hawkshead" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16da5ea7-f41d-4ea3-aac1-012c366a5456" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16da5ea7-f41d-4ea3-aac1-012c366a5456" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16da5ea7-f41d-4ea3-aac1-012c366a5456.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16da5ea7-f41d-4ea3-aac1-012c366a5456.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2018-11-06" --- # Pharmacy - Hawkshead Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16da5ea7-f41d-4ea3-aac1-012c366a5456 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16da5ea7-f41d-4ea3-aac1-012c366a5456) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16da5ea7-f41d-4ea3-aac1-012c366a5456.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Pharmacy - Hawkshead", aimed at the provision of Pharmaceutical Services in the Hawkshead area. The Request for Information (RFI) is intended to engage with the market to collect insights on various aspects such as service delivery models, market capacity, and contractual frameworks. Interested parties must register on the PROACTIS e-Tendering portal to access the RFI documentation. The deadline for submitting completed RFI responses is set for 12:00 noon on 27th November 2018, with early engagement having commenced from 2nd November 2018. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in pharmaceuticals and health services. By showcasing their capacity to meet the outlined service needs, businesses can position themselves effectively in response to the RFI, potentially influencing the future service delivery framework in the region. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical products, health services, and related areas would find their expertise particularly relevant for this engagement process. ## Notice The Contracting Authority is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) which will be undertaken to engage with the market in order to inform the further development of draft proposals for future service delivery of Pharmaceutical Services in the Hawkshead area. The objective of the RFI is to investigate * Market capacity and capability; * Contractual model; * Service model and delivery; * Contract length; * Finance; * Mobilisation; * Premises; * Workforce; * Barriers to bidding; * Whole service risk; and * Interest in Bidding for the service. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (PROACTIS) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access the RFI documentation and return their completed RFI documentation. The RFI documentation will be accessible from Friday 2nd November 2018 and completed RFI responses must be returned by 12.00 noon on 16th November 2018. Please download the following attachments which are available to providers to further inform the submission of the respective RFI: - Appendix A - RFI Response Document; - Appendix B - Draft Service Specification. Please return the completed Appendix A - RFI Response Document by 12:00 noon on 16th November 2018. Additional information: To express an interest in this RFI, and (if you have not already done so) please register on the PROACTIS e-Tendering portal, which can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on PROACTIS, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c538a3d4-ea06-4e46-bffa-84cf90c8aa89 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Nov 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2018 at 16:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c538a3d4-ea06-4e46-bffa-84cf90c8aa89 - 6 Nov 2018 at 08:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c538a3d4-ea06-4e46-bffa-84cf90c8aa89 - 2 Nov 2018 at 16:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c538a3d4-ea06-4e46-bffa-84cf90c8aa89 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c538a3d4-ea06-4e46-bffa-84cf90c8aa89 6th November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS Proactis Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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