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title: "Shared Care 2018"
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# Shared Care 2018

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29c4a2e6-45f5-43f6-884a-b0847bfed3e9

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## Summary

The North Somerset Council is currently facilitating a tender process titled "Shared Care 2018", seeking local primary care providers to manage the prescribing of opiate substitution medication, including methadone and buprenorphine, as part of the North Somerset Shared Care Scheme. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is at the award stage, having been posted as an open procedure. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and will last for 12 months, concluding on 31 March 2019. Interested parties must submit their responses by 13:00 on 28 February 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local healthcare businesses, particularly those specialising in prescribing and substance misuse services. Competitors well-suited for this contract should have experience in healthcare provision, specifically in dealing with addiction services and managing patient records securely. The tender encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, promoting local engagement and fostering business growth within the community through strategic partnerships in healthcare delivery.

## Notice

Request for Quote: North Somerset Council would like to invite local primary care providers to quote for the responsibility of prescribing opiate substitution medication (i.e. methadone or buprenorphine) as part of the North Somerset Shared Care Scheme. The successful bidder (hereafter the successful bidder will be referred to as the Provider) will produce opiate substitution prescriptions on behalf of those North Somerset GP practices that are willing to provide access (via a digital platform) to the medical records of relevant patient (the number of willing practices is expected to be 21). The Provider will be supported by and work in partnership with the North Somerset Substance Misuse Service. Shared Care will continue, as it always has, to be delivered through partnership between the local specialist treatment service and primary care (the Provider). The specialist treatment service will undertake the face-to-face activity with patients/service users and it will recommend/guide the Provider in relation to the prescribing of opiate substitution medication. The Provider will: generate opiate substitution prescriptions (methadone or buprenorphine), ensure these prescriptions arrive at the relevant pharmacies, update patient records in relation to this prescribing activity, and conduct reviews (using patient medical records [face-to-face reviews will be conducted by the specialist treatment service]) of this medication. It is important to note that this activity relates only to individuals/patients engaged in the North Somerset Shared Care Scheme. Bidders should consult the attached service specification for the details of what will be expected in providing this service, however some key elements are listed below: * The contract will operate from (and including) the 1 April 2018 to (and including) 31 March 2018. * The Provider will be expected to generate all relevant prescriptions (i.e. all methadone and buprenorphine prescriptions for individuals engaged in the North Somerset Shared Care Scheme, where the individuals registered practice has permitted access to their patient records). * The Provider will be expected to keep all patient records up to date. * The Provider will be expected to prepare for and attend quarterly performance meetings with the Council. * Payments will be made to the Provider on a monthly in arrears basis. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please download documents, complete and return your response via the www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk portal. New Contract Commencing: 1 April 2018 Contract Term: 12 Months Please submit via the portal by: 13:00 on 28th February 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b552fac3-53fd-4292-bf3e-ddace50e2eef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLEVEDON |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOR ALL HEALTHY LIVING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 12:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b552fac3-53fd-4292-bf3e-ddace50e2eef
- 15 Feb 2018 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b552fac3-53fd-4292-bf3e-ddace50e2eef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b552fac3-53fd-4292-bf3e-ddace50e2eef
  15th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

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