--- title: "Shared Care Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d620b765-089b-4893-b57d-8ce59259bfe5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d620b765-089b-4893-b57d-8ce59259bfe5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d620b765-089b-4893-b57d-8ce59259bfe5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d620b765-089b-4893-b57d-8ce59259bfe5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-29" --- # Shared Care Scheme Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d620b765-089b-4893-b57d-8ce59259bfe5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d620b765-089b-4893-b57d-8ce59259bfe5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d620b765-089b-4893-b57d-8ce59259bfe5.json) ## Summary The North Somerset Council is inviting tenders for the "Shared Care Scheme," which focuses on the prescribing of opiate substitution medication, specifically methadone or buprenorphine. This procurement falls under the medical practice and related services category, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2019 and lasting for a period of 36 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The tender was published on 2nd November 2018, and the submission deadline for tenders is 4th December 2018. The procurement follows an open method under the Light Touch Regime as outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015, and the total contract value is £48,000, with a minimum value of £40,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for local primary care providers, especially those experienced in handling opiate substitution therapies and working collaboratively with health services. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly accessible, given the nature of the services required and the emphasis on a streamlined, collaborative delivery model involving partnership with the North Somerset Substance Misuse Service. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth and establish a long-term service relationship within the community, given the ongoing nature of the care scheme. ## Notice North Somerset Council would like to invite local primary care providers to tender for the responsibility of prescribing opiate substitution medication (i.e. methadone or buprenorphine) as part of the North Somerset Shared Care Scheme. The successful bidder will produce opiate substitution prescriptions on behalf of those North Somerset GP practices that are willing to provide access (via a digital platform) to the medical records of relevant patients (the number of willing practices is expected to be 21). The Provider will be supported by and work in partnership with the North Somerset Substance Misuse Service. The North Somerset Shared Care Prescribing of Opiate Substitute Medication scheme (hereafter the Shared Care scheme has been successfully delivered for many years through a single provider model. This delivery model produces the following benefits: a streamlined delivery mechanism, improved communication and joint working between partner agencies, and more robust performance management processes. It also promotes more effective and safer prescribing practices. This single provider model will continue to be the chosen delivery method for Shared Care in North Somerset. This contract is for 36 months with an option to extend up to a further 24 months. In order to tender for this opportunity please visit www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk where all of the tender documentation is available. We are using a one stage Open Tender process under the Light Touch Regime as explained within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9fe0d2-4c39-4683-86c6-48fe2326d8ff | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,000 | | 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 1UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FOR ALL HEALTHY LIVING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2019 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9fe0d2-4c39-4683-86c6-48fe2326d8ff - 2 Nov 2018 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6498f3f2-29a1-4720-8fc4-40ba059d2496 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9fe0d2-4c39-4683-86c6-48fe2326d8ff 29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6498f3f2-29a1-4720-8fc4-40ba059d2496 2nd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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