--- title: "Development of greener pharmacy guide and accreditation scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28b7d8e7-4974-41c8-a0f0-69e3062819a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28b7d8e7-4974-41c8-a0f0-69e3062819a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28b7d8e7-4974-41c8-a0f0-69e3062819a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28b7d8e7-4974-41c8-a0f0-69e3062819a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2023-01-31" --- # Development of greener pharmacy guide and accreditation scheme Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28b7d8e7-4974-41c8-a0f0-69e3062819a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28b7d8e7-4974-41c8-a0f0-69e3062819a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28b7d8e7-4974-41c8-a0f0-69e3062819a3.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process initiated by NHS England involves the development of a greener pharmacy guide and accreditation scheme. The procurement falls under the category of health services and the total budget for the project is £70,000 GBP. The contract period is scheduled to start on the 23rd of February 2023 and end on the 31st of March 2023. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, and interested suppliers have until the 14th of February 2023 to submit their bids. The delivery addresses for this procurement are in Leeds, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity by NHS England aims to create a comprehensive guidance document for pharmacy settings to reduce their environmental impact and implement sustainable practices. This provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare services or sustainability practices to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. By engaging in this tender, businesses can contribute towards promoting sustainability within the healthcare sector and potentially expand their service offerings within the industry. ## Notice The Authority is looking for a Supplier to develop evidence-led guidance for pharmacy settings and staff outlining key actions to reduce the environmental impact of pharmacy practice and, to develop and identify appropriate hosting of a mechanism to accredit pharmacy settings on their sustainability status upon completion of actions outlined in the guidance. It is expected the guidance and accreditation scheme will bring together new and existing information and guidance for pharmacies and pharmacy staff on actions to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare, medicines, and pharmacy practices, where appropriate. A full description of the requirement can be found in the ITQ document once suppliers have registered their interest. Please note: the budget for this work is PS70,000 exclusive of VAT. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Development of greener pharmacy guide and accreditation scheme' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the questions within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbe9e9d-4e5c-4e86-9245-95e2a765309a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | 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 - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2023 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbe9e9d-4e5c-4e86-9245-95e2a765309a - 31 Jan 2023 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cab807b-9e8b-4d3e-bb3a-867f9760429c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbe9e9d-4e5c-4e86-9245-95e2a765309a 31st January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cab807b-9e8b-4d3e-bb3a-867f9760429c 31st January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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