--- title: "Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Bedford Borough Council Central Bedfordshire Council Milton Keynes Council Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b2a6dfd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b2a6dfd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b2a6dfd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b2a6dfd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-30" --- # Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Bedford Borough Council Central Bedfordshire Council Milton Keynes Council Services Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b2a6dfd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b2a6dfd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b2a6dfd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment is being conducted by Milton Keynes Council, in collaboration with Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council. This contract, classified under pharmacy services, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 19th July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 30th August 2021 and conclude by 30th September 2022. Interested providers should prepare their submissions before the deadline to participate in this open procurement, which follows a standard procedure below the threshold. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in public health and pharmaceutical services sectors, particularly those with expertise in conducting needs assessments and research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for them. Companies with experience in providing consultancy and analytical services in health contexts will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to vital public health initiatives in the region. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Milton Keynes Council are approaching the market with the view of commissioning a competent provider to complete the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). This is a statutory requirement for Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWB) carried out every 3 years. The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) will be used by NHS and the Local Authorities to agree changes to the commissioning of local pharmaceutical services, The contract is scheduled to commence on 30 August 2021 and to be completed, submitted and signed off by 30th September 2022 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd1d0c4-689d-43e8-ad51-d75a63b3dbed | | 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 | 30 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2021 at 08:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd1d0c4-689d-43e8-ad51-d75a63b3dbed - 29 Jun 2021 at 11:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd1d0c4-689d-43e8-ad51-d75a63b3dbed - 29 Jun 2021 at 11:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd1d0c4-689d-43e8-ad51-d75a63b3dbed - 29 Jun 2021 at 11:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd1d0c4-689d-43e8-ad51-d75a63b3dbed - 29 Jun 2021 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd1d0c4-689d-43e8-ad51-d75a63b3dbed - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd1d0c4-689d-43e8-ad51-d75a63b3dbed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd1d0c4-689d-43e8-ad51-d75a63b3dbed 30th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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