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title: "Lancaster University Pharmacy"
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# Lancaster University Pharmacy

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-faf7bcc3-8db2-43bd-890e-4ed463f3f2ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Lancaster University Pharmacy" contract has been awarded by NHS England and NHS Improvement North West, with a total contract value of £857,493. The contract, classified under "Pharmacy services" (CPV code 85149000), will commence on 1 April 2021 and lasts for five years, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance. The procurement utilised an open procedure and the tender period concluded on 1 February 2021. This opportunity is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmacy services particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services and a strong track record in contract delivery will find themselves well-positioned to engage in this market. As the contract spans several years, it allows for sustained engagement and business development in the health care sector.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England has managed this procurement process for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West (The Contracting Authority.The term for the contract is for 5years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractualperformance, with effect from 1 April 2021.This contract has now been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e87c9c0-07c0-4321-a304-5751c654210a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £857,493 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £857,493 |
| 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 ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e87c9c0-07c0-4321-a304-5751c654210a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e87c9c0-07c0-4321-a304-5751c654210a
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR161766
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.necsu.nhs.uk

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