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title: "Economic Analysis of Community Pharmacy - Request for Information"
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# Economic Analysis of Community Pharmacy - Request for Information

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-731c50e1-ff31-4897-aa0e-9577350e57be

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## Summary

The NHS England is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Economic Analysis of Community Pharmacy - Request for Information". This tender falls under the Health services industry category and is aimed at understanding the financial situation of pharmacy contractor models across various sizes and geographic locations. The engagement end date for this process is set for 15th February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research services, market and economic research, polling and statistics, and pharmacy services to provide valuable insights to NHS England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender, which requires an independent analysis to inform future pharmacy negotiations and support the delivery of integrated primary care services.

## Notice

NHS England is currently requesting additional information from potential suppliers. To commisison an independent supplier to proceed with a comprehensive analysis to understand the current financial situation for pharmacy contractor models of various sizes, looking across NHS and non-NHS work, and across geographic locations. As a part of the final negotiated Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) (year 4 and year 5) deal, NHSE publicly made a binding commitment to "commission an economic analysis of NHS pharmaceutical services through an independent review, using data provided by contractors, and [to] work with PSNC on the review." This information will be critical to both NHSE and HMT inform any SR bids and future pharmacy negotiations. NHSE's vision is for the community pharmacy sector to play an increased role in the delivery of integrated primary care services to support the signifcant access challenges in primary care. This expansion is essential to release capacity in the wider NHS to address more acute and complex health conditions and to maintain the long-term economic benefit to the NHS. We would welcome additional information on this request for information to submit this please follow this link - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d209957b-cf9e-4b33-bd1c-8fb184f08f15 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | 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

- 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
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2023 at 14:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d209957b-cf9e-4b33-bd1c-8fb184f08f15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d209957b-cf9e-4b33-bd1c-8fb184f08f15
  27th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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