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title: "RA269128 - X24 - Rethinking Medicine"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d11881ff-18e9-44f5-b3ff-6386cbf1d5ff"
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# RA269128 - X24 - Rethinking Medicine

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d11881ff-18e9-44f5-b3ff-6386cbf1d5ff

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services (SBS), located in Salford, England, is conducting a public procurement process titled "RA269128 - X24 - Rethinking Medicine" to acquire services related to Rethinking Medicines on behalf of NHS England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 30 August 2019. Key dates included a deadline for clarification questions on 23 August 2019 at 12:00. The project falls under the category of business services (CPV code 79000000), which encompasses law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in business services, particularly those specialising in consulting or pharmaceuticals, to gain valuable contracts with NHS entities. As NHS Shared Business Services seeks innovative approaches to medicine management, businesses that can offer creative solutions or proven expertise in health services are encouraged to engage. Competing in this tender could enable successful suppliers to establish long-term relationships with a key player in the healthcare sector, potentially facilitating further collaborations and growth.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services are looking to procure Rethinking Medicines services on behalf of NHS England If you are interested please see the link below for more information and view the attachment for this project. - The deadline for clarification questions is 23/08/19 at 12.00 Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 48 business hours after the deadline. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA269128. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA269128 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d643b2f-ea0b-4fc3-aeba-fbfe13dbc0d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2019 - 25 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,600 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KALEIDOSCOPE HEALTH & CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2019 at 14:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d643b2f-ea0b-4fc3-aeba-fbfe13dbc0d1
- 15 Aug 2019 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d643b2f-ea0b-4fc3-aeba-fbfe13dbc0d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d643b2f-ea0b-4fc3-aeba-fbfe13dbc0d1
  15th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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