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title: "Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment"
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buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-01"
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# Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-872ea645-98e8-4cdc-aa9e-ccd2d3544215

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## Summary

The Northamptonshire County Council has completed a tender process for the "Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment" project, which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process was initiated to fulfil a statutory requirement by Public Health England, requiring an assessment to be conducted every three years. The contract has a value of £30,000 and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The procurement method used was limited, allowing for an award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice, with the tender period closing on 24th March 2020.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in public health initiatives. Businesses with expertise in conducting health assessments or community-focused assessments may find this contract particularly suitable. Participation in such tenders can enhance business visibility and credibility while contributing to important public health objectives, ultimately fostering growth within the sector.

## Notice

The pharmaceutical needs assessment is a statutory requirement placed upon Public Health teams by Public Health England. It must be completed on a three year cyclical basis. The provider will be required to conduct the assessment and produce a full report, which must then be open to a period of consultation, prior to final sign off and publication by the 31st of March 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f1f25e-b121-4151-a2d5-24828b048d10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIMARY CARE COMMISSIONING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f1f25e-b121-4151-a2d5-24828b048d10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f1f25e-b121-4151-a2d5-24828b048d10
  1st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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