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title: "Locally Commissioned Services (LCS)"
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buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-13"
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# Locally Commissioned Services (LCS)

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc0427e7-5b3e-4980-9db2-19810cd65fce

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is inviting proposals for the provision of Locally Commissioned Services (LCS) aimed at enhancing local health needs within the city boundaries (PO1 - PO6). This open tender was published on 13th January 2021 and will accept submissions until 29th January 2021, with an anticipated contract start date of 1st April 2021, extending until 31st March 2025. The procurement method involves setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System for various health services, including sexual health, smoking cessation, and substance misuse support, with a total estimated contract value of £550,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for GP surgeries and pharmacies capable of delivering public health services tailored to local needs. Businesses specialising in healthcare, particularly those providing services such as pharmacy operations, medical practice, and health services, are well-positioned to compete. Participation in this procurement process could foster collaborations that enhance community health outcomes and expand service offerings within Portsmouth.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council is inviting GP surgery and pharmacy organisations located within the City boundary (PO1 - PO6) to submit a proposal for the provision of Locally Commissioned Services. The Council is seeking to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System for Locally Commissioned Services i.e. health services which provide a response to local health needs and priorities, sometimes adopting national service specifications, and ensure additional local provision in the areas of sexual health, smoking cessation, NHS Health Checks and substance misuse (alcohol and drugs), some of which are mandated services. The Council is seeking to include all surgeries and pharmacies within the City where the range of public health services will be made available to the general public. Following the initial submission return deadline the Dynamic Purchasing System will remain open to new applicants at all times throughout its duration. The ITT and In-tend project will clearly state that suppliers making submissions after the initial return deadline, must notify us via In-Tend correspondence and via e-mail to the contracts team. Notifications can also be sent via PharmOutcomes/Outcomes4Health. To provide access to appropriate advice, information and interventions regarding the following range of public health services: o Alcohol Brief Interventions o Supervision Consumption o Needle Exchange o Emergency Contraception o LARC o Health Checks o Smoking Cessation o Substance misuse GP Shared Care Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36a0f92-03dd-43dd-ab49-a0ba29b1dfb2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36a0f92-03dd-43dd-ab49-a0ba29b1dfb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36a0f92-03dd-43dd-ab49-a0ba29b1dfb2
  13th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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