--- title: "Invitation to Quote for Southend Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for the provision of Professional Pharmacy Services and Medicines Supply to the Fair Havens Hospice." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba8e6040-987a-413e-ba9f-023d7f07c471" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba8e6040-987a-413e-ba9f-023d7f07c471" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba8e6040-987a-413e-ba9f-023d7f07c471.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba8e6040-987a-413e-ba9f-023d7f07c471.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD" published: "2017-09-04" --- # Invitation to Quote for Southend Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for the provision of Professional Pharmacy Services and Medicines Supply to the Fair Havens Hospice. Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba8e6040-987a-413e-ba9f-023d7f07c471 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba8e6040-987a-413e-ba9f-023d7f07c471) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba8e6040-987a-413e-ba9f-023d7f07c471.json) ## Summary The NHS Southend Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Professional Pharmacy Services and Medicines Supply to Fair Havens Hospice, situated in Westcliff on Sea, Essex. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) open until 15:00 on 1 October 2017. The successful service delivery is expected to commence on 2 April 2018 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement is classified under health services, and all submissions must be made via the Bravo E-Tendering system. This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialised in professional pharmacy services and medicine supply. Companies that are SMEs and have experience in providing responsive pharmaceutical services in palliative care settings would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this tender, businesses can establish long-term relationships with NHS entities, enhancing their visibility and potentially increasing their market share within the healthcare industry. ## Notice NHS Southend Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are seeking to procure a Pharmaceutical Services and Medicines Supply Service for Fair Havens Hospice based in Westcliff on Sea, Essex. Fair Havens Hospice provides a wide range of specialist palliative care services for people aged 18 years and over and living across South East Essex who have a progressive life limiting illness. NHS Southend CCG are seeking a Provider to deliver services outlined below in a flexible and responsive manner taking into account the needs of the Hospice. The CCG wishes to work with a Provider who will deliver high quality Services and who will play a proactive role in meeting the needs of patients and clinical staff of the Hospice. The Scope of the Services is; a. Provision of a professional pharmaceutical service to the Hospice in accordance with the requirements set out in this document. b. Provision of a professional pharmaceutical advisory service to the Hospice. c. The supply of medicines in accordance with the requirements set out in this document. The service will commence 02 April 2018 for a duration of three years with the opportunity to extend for a further 12 months. To access the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) documentation and all other information concerning the ITQ, please go to the Bravo website at: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk Click on 'Register here' and follow the on screen instructions. Please note that expressions of interest will not be accepted by any means other than through the Bravo e-tendering system. The closing date for submitting completed ITQ is 15:00 noon on 01 October 2017 Additional information: Disclaimer: This advert is intended only to elicit information. Responders to this advert should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this advert. Responding, or not responding, to this advert will neither increase nor decrease any provider's chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent Invitation to Tender process. The CCG shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this ITQ in preparing and / or submitting such responses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f011aea-6b3e-488a-b163-8fd07905296e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Invitation to Quote | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2021 | | 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 | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2017 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f011aea-6b3e-488a-b163-8fd07905296e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f011aea-6b3e-488a-b163-8fd07905296e 4th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo E-Tendering Portal - https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Bravo e-tendering portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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