--- title: "Pharmaceutical Services (PiP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdc573f3-a664-4482-b46d-b1c0598971e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdc573f3-a664-4482-b46d-b1c0598971e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdc573f3-a664-4482-b46d-b1c0598971e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdc573f3-a664-4482-b46d-b1c0598971e2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE" published: "2022-02-18" --- # Pharmaceutical Services (PiP) Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdc573f3-a664-4482-b46d-b1c0598971e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdc573f3-a664-4482-b46d-b1c0598971e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdc573f3-a664-4482-b46d-b1c0598971e2.json) ## Summary The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative is conducting an open tender for Pharmaceutical Services (PiP) aimed at NHS Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Community Trusts, and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) across the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions closing on 21 March 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2022 and will run until 30 April 2026. This procurement falls under the pharmacy services category and aims to provide a range of solutions including inpatient and outpatient dispensing services, multi-compartment compliance aids, and the delivery of stock pharmaceutical products through various service lots. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical services, particularly those experienced in dispensing, compliance aids, and logistical support within healthcare settings. Companies capable of providing certified staff and innovative solutions for medication management will be well-positioned to compete. As the procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, inclusive participation is encouraged, allowing for a diverse range of service providers to contribute to the NHS's pharmaceutical needs. ## Notice North of England CPC (NOECPC), East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement (EoECPH), NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP) and NHS Commercial Solutions (NCS) is inviting Suppliers the opportunity to provide NHS Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Community Trusts and CCG's a requirement for fully compliant solutions to support them in the provision of pharmaceutical services. The services, across the Lots, aims are; * To provide an Inpatient, Outpatient and Discharge Dispensing service which is safe and effective and conducted by certified suppliers. This could be on a trust site(s) or via a remote hub. * To provide a Multi-compartment Compliance Aids (MCA) service which aim is to help and guide patients in ensuring they take the medication on the correct day and time. * To effectively provide the delivery of stock pharmaceutical products to the Participating Authority in pre-assembled containers for defined ward locations, ready for onward internal delivery within the hospital. * Provide fully trained and competent staff to perform their duties in accordance with the specification requirements outlined below. * To provide the appropriate reporting of services needed to assist in the reporting to Commissioners, if appropriate. These requirements are to be provided under four overarching Lots, listed below; Lot One - Remote Dispensing Services Lot Two - On-site Dispensing Services Lot Three - Dispensing of Medicine Compliance Aids Lot Four - Ward Order Assembly This procurement exercise will be conducted on the Atamis Health Family Single eCommercial System at: https://health-family.force.com/login For any support in submitting your response please contact the Atamis helpdesk on 0800 995 6035 or email support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc00abef-f936-486a-8baf-51ce9e14f276 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2026 | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S4 7UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Burngreave | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2022 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc00abef-f936-486a-8baf-51ce9e14f276 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc00abef-f936-486a-8baf-51ce9e14f276 18th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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