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title: "Pharmacy Needs Assessment"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Pharmacy Needs Assessment

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b28eed7c-86cb-4ee6-886a-c0576870e2d3

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Pharmacy Needs Assessment" under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services and Pharmacy Services. This procurement aimed to deliver a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) compliant with NHS regulations to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical services in Oxfordshire. The contract was awarded through a direct award method to Soar Beyond Limited, an SME based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The contract commenced on 2 December 2024 and is set to expire on 1 October 2025, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical needs assessments and consultancy services to participate in similar future projects. SMEs involved in research consultancy, particularly those focused on healthcare and pharmaceutical services, are well-suited to compete for these contracts. The completion of a PNA supports commissioning decisions, thus businesses offering expertise in healthcare regulations and community pharmacy services can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with local authorities and healthcare providers.

## Notice

The contract will deliver a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) covering Oxfordshire that will meet the requirement as specified in the NHS (Pharmaceutical Services and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations ("the 2013 Regulations") and any subsequent legislation or guidance published during the project period. A PNA is a key commissioning tool to ensure that local areas have high quality pharmaceutical services that meet needs. A PNA sets out the community pharmaceutical services that are currently provided and gives recommendations to address any identified gaps, taking into account future needs. A PNA supports the commissioning intentions for pharmaceutical services and other services that could be delivered by community pharmacies and other providers. The Completed PNA will inform commissioning decisions by local authorities, NHS England and the Integrated Care Board. The contract commenced on 2 December 2024 and will expire on 1 October 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c26906-9e92-4e94-b299-407c8393ef41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOAR BEYOND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c26906-9e92-4e94-b299-407c8393ef41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c26906-9e92-4e94-b299-407c8393ef41
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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