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title: "Request for Proposal under the ELIS Framework Lot 1B: Implementation support for NHS England Medicines Value Programme - Phase 1 only"
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# Request for Proposal under the ELIS Framework Lot 1B: Implementation support for NHS England Medicines Value Programme - Phase 1 only

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf5c8842-9088-48e5-9670-00f7e06eb7b6

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking proposals through a tender process titled "Request for Proposal under the ELIS Framework Lot 1B: Implementation support for NHS England Medicines Value Programme - Phase 1 only." The procurement falls under the health services industry category, with a key focus on optimising the NHS’s £16.8 billion annual medicines expenditure to improve outcomes and ensure financial sustainability. The tender period is set to conclude on 16th November 2017, and the subsequent contract will commence on 20th November 2017, continuing until 11th January 2018. This bid process is being conducted via a further competition method under the ELIS Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health service consultancy, pharmaceuticals, or digital health solutions. Companies that specialise in providing implementation support, commercial analysis, or infrastructure improvements related to drug pricing and usage in the NHS are particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on effective spending and reducing wastage highlights a keen interest in innovative, cost-effective proposals, making this an attractive opportunity for both established firms and niche providers aiming to expand within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The NHS spends PS16.8 billion a year on medicines. Effective spending on medicines will be fundamental to the aims of the NHS in delivering the best possible outcomes in as cost-effective a way as possible. Driving better value from medicines spend will also be central to ensuring financial sustainability of the NHS. To support these ambitions, NHS England has developed a cross-cutting programme, working with NHS Digital and NHS Improvement, across four work-streams: - Policy framework - developing the overarching framework at a national and local level that governs access and pricing of medicines - Commercial arrangements - determine the price that the NHS pays for individual medicines and the reimbursement mechanisms that are used - Monitoring and review - putting in place systems to ensure appropriate usage, reduce wastage and ensure uptake. - Better infrastructure - to underpin implementation, including the Digital Medicines Strategy, the supply chain and community pharmacy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/587de150-beae-414d-9aa6-8acc88ea8e14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Further Competition under Elis Framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 11 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2017 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/587de150-beae-414d-9aa6-8acc88ea8e14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/587de150-beae-414d-9aa6-8acc88ea8e14
  15th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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