--- title: "Pharmacy Prescribers Pathfinder" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71c8fc50-83ef-4040-97e3-3c7928a9d62d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71c8fc50-83ef-4040-97e3-3c7928a9d62d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71c8fc50-83ef-4040-97e3-3c7928a9d62d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71c8fc50-83ef-4040-97e3-3c7928a9d62d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2024-03-15" --- # Pharmacy Prescribers Pathfinder Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71c8fc50-83ef-4040-97e3-3c7928a9d62d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71c8fc50-83ef-4040-97e3-3c7928a9d62d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71c8fc50-83ef-4040-97e3-3c7928a9d62d.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is inviting suppliers to express interest in the "Pharmacy Prescribers Pathfinder" project. This initiative is part of a Pathfinder Programme for Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy, aimed at shaping future prescribing services provided by community pharmacies within the North East and North West regions of the UK. The project involves identifying 10 Pathfinder sites initially via Expression of Interest, with a closing date for registration set for 16th October 2023. The project is open to SMEs and VCSEs, offering an opportunity for businesses to contribute to potential future service models. This procurement process by NECS presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services industry to engage with a significant healthcare initiative. The project focuses on integrating prescribing services within community pharmacies to provide acute illness treatments alongside general practices. Businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those interested in community pharmacy integration and healthcare innovation, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method is a Competitive quotation process, with a limited value expected to commence on 20th November 2023. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of North East and North Cumbria ICB (NENC) (the Contracting Authority), who are seeking to test the market and request suppliers express their interest in a Pathfinder Programme for Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy. The purpose of this Pathfinder is to help them shape the future of prescribing as part of NHS clinical services provided by Community Pharmacies. For more information please see: www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-integration-fund/independent-prescribing/ North East and North Cumbria ICB (NENC) are looking to identify 10 Pathfinder sites initially via Expression of Interest. The Pathfinder sites in NENC will be involved in exciting work to explore how community pharmacists can best deliver an integrated prescribing offer, for acute illnesses, alongside general practices in their local community. To express your interest please register your organisation with the Atamis Portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. More detail is available in the Additional Information Section below. The Pathfinder term is for an initial period of approximately 5 months expected to commence, via a staggered approach, on 20 11 2023. The closing date for registering an interest is: Monday 16th October 2023 @ 12noon. You can express an interest on behalf of more than one pharmacy. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an expression of interest, awareness raising, communication and information gathering exercise - offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. Additional information: Closed early engagement Contract summary Industry Health and social work services - 85000000 Location of contract North East, North West Procurement reference NECS506 Published date 6 October 2023 Closing date 16 October 2023 Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? Yes Description North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of North East and North Cumbria ICB (NENC) (the Contracting Authority), who are seeking to test the market and request suppliers express their interest in a Pathfinder Programme for Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy. The purpose of this Pathfinder is to help them shape the future of prescribing as part of NHS clinical services provided by Community Pharmacies. For more information please see: www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-integration-fund/independent-prescribing/ North East and North Cumbria ICB (NENC) are looking to identify 10 Pathfinder sites initially via Expression of Interest. The Pathfinder sites in NENC will be involved in exciting work to explore how community pharmacists can best deliver an integrated prescribing offer, for acute illnesses, alongside general practices in their local community. To express your interest please register your organisation with the Atamis Portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. More detail is available in the Additional Information Section below. The Pathfinder term is for an initial period of approximately 5 months expected to commence, via a staggered approach, on 20 11 2023. The closing date for registering an interest is: Monday 16th October 2023 @ 12noon. You can express an interest on behalf of more than one pharmacy. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an expression of interest, awareness raising, communication and information gathering exercise - offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. Additional Information: NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement project and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including bids or submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29aea8fb-bb6b-4769-8a87-cdc00f4726a7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | 16 Oct 2023 | | Award date | 15 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £285,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £171,000 | | 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 OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE15 8NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Lemington | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | AK MEDICAL CONSULTANCY; BOOTS; CHEMCARE; FARAH CHEMISTS; M.D & A.G BURDON; WELCOME HEALTH PHARMACIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2024 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29aea8fb-bb6b-4769-8a87-cdc00f4726a7 - 13 Oct 2023 at 12:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3ed9c1-4580-47ae-99ec-2a6d36cb9a2e - 6 Oct 2023 at 16:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3ed9c1-4580-47ae-99ec-2a6d36cb9a2e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29aea8fb-bb6b-4769-8a87-cdc00f4726a7 15th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3ed9c1-4580-47ae-99ec-2a6d36cb9a2e 13th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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