--- title: "Provision of Pharmacy Services for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca50fd86-d468-4535-96b1-a21957060a7d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca50fd86-d468-4535-96b1-a21957060a7d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca50fd86-d468-4535-96b1-a21957060a7d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca50fd86-d468-4535-96b1-a21957060a7d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS" published: "2018-01-09" --- # Provision of Pharmacy Services for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Buyer: NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca50fd86-d468-4535-96b1-a21957060a7d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca50fd86-d468-4535-96b1-a21957060a7d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca50fd86-d468-4535-96b1-a21957060a7d.json) ## Summary The NHS Commercial Solutions is managing a procurement process for the "Provision of Pharmacy Services" on behalf of the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th February 2018. The contract's expected duration is five years, commencing on 1st July 2018, with potential extensions of up to two years. The project specifically targets healthcare services within the South East region of the United Kingdom, focusing on pharmacy services, which will supply approximately 115,000 items annually to around 100 inpatient and community units across Sussex, with a total contract value of £8.5 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in pharmaceutical distribution and supply services, particularly those that can enhance clinical standards and efficiency. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical logistics, supply chain management, and those with experience working with the NHS and similar public health organisations would be well-suited to compete. Collaborating with local community services and the capability to ensure a consistent quality of supply will be essential for bidders looking to secure this contract. ## Notice Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking to procure a service for the provision of medicines to various units based in Sussex. The successful bidder will be required to procure, supply and distribute pharmaceutical products. Alternatively, tenders may be submitted for procurement and supply only, with distribution to be arranged separately. The initial term of the contract will be 5 years with 2 x 1 year option extension The Trust will require supply of medication to approximately 35 inpatient units and approximately 65 community units across East and West Sussex. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust ("The Contracting Authority") is undertaking this procurement for Pharmaceutical Dispensing and Supply Services Provided for Units and Teams of the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This process will be used to identify and contract with a supplier that will enhance clinical standards, drive service efficiencies and deliver cost savings whilst ensuring continuity of supply and quality of service and products. The service will supply approximately 115,000 items per annum. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. The contract is not divided in to lots and variant bids will not be accepted. The Authority shall not be committed to any course of action as a result of issuing this advert or any invitation to participate or to submit a Bid Response in respect of this Procurement. The Authority shall not be bound to accept any Bid and reserves the right not to conclude a Contract for some or all of the Service(s) for which Bids are invited with one or more Bidders. The Authority reserves the right to amend, add to or withdraw all or any part of this Procurement at any time during the process. Additional information: Potential Bidders should note: This tender is being administered on behalf of the Authority by NHS Commercial Solutions. The tender will be conducted via the NHS Commercial Solutions Bravo e tendering system. Bidders will be required to register on the Bravo system if they have not previously done so. This can be done at any time via this web link: https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk This is the only route through which NHS Commercial Solutions and the Authority will conduct communications with Potential Bidders, and accept completed submissions. Bidders wishing to submit an ITT should register their interest on the Bravo Solutions website To register on the portal: "From the portal Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link "Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal "Complete your organisation & personal details "Choose a memorable username and submit "You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage) "Login with your unique username & password "From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -this is a repository of all ITTs open to any registered supplier. "Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select the relevant ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e57d3-1ddd-4db6-8597-0e59bad3f9ff | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,500,000 | | 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 | NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS | | Locality | WORTHING | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN13 3EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Worthing | | Electoral ward | Salvington | | Westminster constituency | Worthing West | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2018 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e57d3-1ddd-4db6-8597-0e59bad3f9ff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e57d3-1ddd-4db6-8597-0e59bad3f9ff 9th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo System Web Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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