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title: "Lancaster University Pharmacy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a3ab"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Lancaster University Pharmacy

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a3ab

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the pharmacy services at Lancaster University has been managed by NHS England and NHS Improvement North West, with the contract awarded on 16 March 2021. This contract, classified under the CPV code for pharmacy services, is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will last for five years, with the option of a two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. The procurement followed an open procedure in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically governed by the Light-Touch Regime due to the nature of the services outlined.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and pharmacy sectors to expand their operations. Companies specialising in local pharmaceutical services, particularly those experienced in working with public sector clients or within the NHS framework, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts. The involvement of NHS England and its supporting bodies signifies a robust platform for potential suppliers, making it essential for businesses to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and to thoroughly understand the contractual expectations outlined in this procurement process.

## 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 contractual performance, with effect from 1 April 2021. This contract has now been awarded.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England and is managing this procurement process for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West (The Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority is procuring Local Pharmaceutical Services (LPS) at Lancaster University - Lancashire. The Contracting Authority plans a contract start date of 01 April 2021. The term for the contract will be 5years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance, with effect from 1 April 2021. The required services for this procurement are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015). Schedule 3 services are not subject to the full regime of PCR2015, but are instead governed by the Light-Touch Regime Chapter 3, Section 7 Regulations 74 to 77 of PCR2015 . This contract has been awarded in line with the service specification and contract terms and conditions. Additional information: The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007226-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £857,493 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007226-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.necsu.nhs.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:643550-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

## Provenance

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