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title: "Provision of Pharmacy based Sexual Health Services 23-26"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Pharmacy based Sexual Health Services 23-26

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85a186f3-697b-466c-8702-1362b047e84c

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking applications from Community Pharmacies to join a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (Ps DPS) to provide Public Health Enhanced Services for Sexual Health in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes. The opportunity involves providing Emergency Hormonal Contraception, Chlamydia Screening, and Treatment in Pharmacies. The contract duration is 3 years, starting on 1st April 2023, with the tender period ending on 31st March 2026. This procurement falls under the main category of services and has a deadline for submission by the end of the tender period.

This tender opportunity for Pharmacy based Sexual Health Services can benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Businesses capable of offering Emergency Hormonal Contraception, Chlamydia Screening, and Treatment services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location for service delivery includes the East of England region and the postal code MK42 9AP. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing a transparent and competitive bidding process for interested parties.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council ('the Authority') is inviting Applications from Community Pharmacies to join a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (Ps DPS) in order to provide a number of Public Health Enhanced Services for Sexual Health to the populations of Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes. Community Pharmacies are invited to apply for the provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC), Chlamydia Screening and Treatment in Pharmacies. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification provided. Additional information: To access this opportunity you will need to Register an account with Bedford In-tend at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title or project reference. Provision of Pharmacy based Sexual Health Services 23-26: BBC PH 03309 For reference the actual contract start date will be back dated to 1st April 2023. The Contract duration is 3 years. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f9a1d8-31e3-49da-a6e8-c88248293495 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2023 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f9a1d8-31e3-49da-a6e8-c88248293495
- 21 Apr 2023 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f9a1d8-31e3-49da-a6e8-c88248293495
- 21 Apr 2023 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f9a1d8-31e3-49da-a6e8-c88248293495

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f9a1d8-31e3-49da-a6e8-c88248293495
  9th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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