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title: "Updates to the Pharmacy Manual, Optometry Manual and Dental Manual"
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# Updates to the Pharmacy Manual, Optometry Manual and Dental Manual

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80d1552f-8b3f-4f95-9cc1-6d9a64a9f2a7

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## Summary

The NHS England is seeking tenders for the development and updates to the Pharmacy Manual, Optometry Manual, and Dental Manual, with a focus on enhancing primary care services. This opportunity falls under the health services industry category and the procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 27th October 2021 at 12:00 (BST). The total contract value is £50,000, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2021, concluding on 31st March 2022. Interested parties can find more details about this limited procurement via competitive quotation through the provided links.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector organisations (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in health services and instruction manuals. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract may include those with expertise in healthcare consulting, documentation development, or those who offer community health services. Engaging in this project could significantly enhance their visibility and portfolio in the health sector.

## Notice

The Primary Care Group (PCG) at NHS England & Improvement (NHSEI) leads the development of contracting policy, strategy and implementation across primary care and is also responsible for providing the Pharmacy Manual, the Eye Health Policy Book, and the Policy Book for Primary Dental Services. These documents are used to support the respective clinical areas by providing relevant information regarding policies and procedures to support the commissioning and contract management of primary care. To apply for this opportunity, please follow the attached 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/18b9391f-173e-481d-a98b-101522fc8de3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 22472000 - Instruction manuals
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18b9391f-173e-481d-a98b-101522fc8de3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18b9391f-173e-481d-a98b-101522fc8de3
  15th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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