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title: "Evaluation of Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy Pathfinders"
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# Evaluation of Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy Pathfinders

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0deb884-8f7f-4d9e-bfaa-2374e8aeeed5

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## Summary

NHS England has conducted an open procurement for the "Evaluation of Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy Pathfinders," classified under the health services category. The evaluation aims to assess the impact of independent prescribing in community pharmacy settings across England. The contract is valued at £202,000 and was awarded to The University of Manchester. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 2nd October 2023 and the contract period running from 12th January 2024 to 11th January 2025. The process is currently in the award stage, with significant dates including the award publication on 25th September 2024 and the contract start on 12th January 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health services and community pharmacy support, particularly those capable of conducting thorough and independent assessments. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to its inclusion criteria, providing a platform for smaller and community-focused organisations to engage in significant public health evaluations. Businesses specialising in healthcare evaluations, pharmacy services, and data analysis would find this contract particularly aligned with their services, allowing for business growth by demonstrating expertise and gaining valuable NHS partnership experience.

## Notice

Independent evaluation of Independent Prescribing within Community Pharmacy Pathfinders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7faa8213-9b67-4d72-a79a-c3b2d05fbc30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £202,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £202,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7faa8213-9b67-4d72-a79a-c3b2d05fbc30
- 9 Jan 2024 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd890fc-4721-452c-a7ad-d73ceaaac5a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7faa8213-9b67-4d72-a79a-c3b2d05fbc30
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd890fc-4721-452c-a7ad-d73ceaaac5a0
  9th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee230120-da0c-447a-b92f-05e66235eb25
  Evaluation of Independent Prescribing - Schedule 2 - NHS Standard contract 23-24 Services_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77a5907c-0592-4455-be12-71d6169eaf49
  Evaluation of Independent Prescribing - Schedule 2 - NHS Standard contract 23-24 Services_Redacted

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