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title: "Community Pharmacy Open Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e24bf3e6-0396-46e9-8344-537cead59c83"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-27"
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# Community Pharmacy Open Framework

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e24bf3e6-0396-46e9-8344-537cead59c83

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Community Pharmacy Open Framework" aimed at delivering public health services in the North West of England. The tender, which falls under the health and social work services category, is open and continues to accept applications for various services, including sexual health services, stop smoking support, and influenza vaccination provision. Interested parties have until 28th August 2018 to submit their applications, while the contract period will commence on 1st October 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2023. This procurement follows the open procedure and has a total estimated value of £1,300,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and pharmacy sectors to expand their services and establish contracts with a local authority. Organisations with experience in providing public health services or community health initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete. The open framework structure allows for ongoing participation, making it an attractive option for both established and new entrants looking to enhance their presence in the market while supporting public health outcomes in Cumbria.

## Notice

Cumbria County Council is responsible for delivering outcomes for the people of Cumbria in line with the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In support of this, the Council invites primary care providers with premises based in Cumbria to apply for entry onto an appropriate open framework to provide public health services, as below:- Community Pharmacy Open Framework Lot 1: Sexual Health services in the community pharmacy setting. Lot 2: Stop Smoking support Lot 3: Provision of influenza vaccine to Cumbria County Council staff (Voucher scheme) This is a flexible framework procured under the 'light touch regime' of the public contract regulations 2015. New entrants to the market can apply at any point in time throughout the Framework term. It is continually advertised through www.the-chest.org.uk, and Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be7882b-82c4-4804-9417-0eec4d5a304a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2018 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be7882b-82c4-4804-9417-0eec4d5a304a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be7882b-82c4-4804-9417-0eec4d5a304a
  27th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f062b111-ae91-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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