--- title: "Pharmacy Needle Exchange Accreditation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c55aad6-a376-4450-b781-1848abde78af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c55aad6-a376-4450-b781-1848abde78af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c55aad6-a376-4450-b781-1848abde78af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c55aad6-a376-4450-b781-1848abde78af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-06-12" --- # Pharmacy Needle Exchange Accreditation Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c55aad6-a376-4450-b781-1848abde78af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c55aad6-a376-4450-b781-1848abde78af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c55aad6-a376-4450-b781-1848abde78af.json) ## Summary Nottingham City Council is inviting tenders for the "Pharmacy Needle Exchange Accreditation" contract, aimed at providing accredited organisations with the capability to deliver pharmacy needle exchange services. This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry category, specifically addressing substance misuse treatment in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 12 noon on 8 July 2019. The contract, worth £65,000 per annum, is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2019 and will run until 30 September 2024, with options for extensions. This procurement presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly those specialising in health services, social enterprises, and suppliers of medical and safety equipment. With the need for both pre-packaged and 'pick and mix' injecting equipment, companies that can demonstrate experience in similar service delivery will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender can allow businesses to contribute to public health initiatives while expanding their operations within the community. ## Notice Pharmacy Needle Exchange Service - Accredited Providers Nottingham City Council is seeking to establish an open Accreditation of organisations able to deliver a Pharmacy Needle Exchange Service. Providers will form part of the wider substance misuse treatment system in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County. The primary intention of this Service is to provide clean injecting equipment and paraphernalia to PWID in a safe and informed way, to encourage Service Users to return used equipment and to accept used equipment ready for disposal. Providers will have the option to apply for one of two schemes, as follows: Level 1 - the Provider will deliver all essential elements of the service above by providing a range of injecting equipment in pre-approved packs (see section 6). The Provider of this model will be required to have storage facilities for large boxes and space for a small number of each pack within the designated needle exchange area. Level 2 - the Provider will deliver all essential elements of the service above in providing a range of pre-approved injecting equipment and related paraphernalia in a 'pick and mix' format. "pick and mix" is the model to describe the dispensing of individual items of injecting equipment, instead of pre-packaged equipment. Duration: 1st October 2019 - 30th September 2024, with the possibility of further extensions of 1 year plus a further 1 year. The contract value of PS65,000 p.a covers the entire provision required across the City of Nottingham Applicants must be registered with www.eastmidstenders.org. Accreditation Application Documents can be downloaded from . www.eastmidstenders.org. All queries regarding the accreditation process should be addressed through the Portal, for technical issues regarding accessing and using EastMidsTenders please contact their Helpdesk on Tel: 01670 597136. The closing date for receipt of completed Accreditation Application Forms is 12 noon on 8 July 2019, please submit via www.eastmidstenders.org. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a8423d-5f4c-4f84-9258-a442ddf4fe43 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 3NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2019 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a8423d-5f4c-4f84-9258-a442ddf4fe43 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a8423d-5f4c-4f84-9258-a442ddf4fe43 12th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b1eb9e63-8b8b-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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