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title: "Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech"
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# Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech

Buyer: ROYAL DEVON AND EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aaed

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## Summary

The tender for "Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech" is being conducted by the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, with the management facilitated by the Peninsula Purchasing and Supply Alliance. This procurement, which falls under the services category with the CPV code for home medical treatment services (85141210), is currently in the Award stage. It encompasses nine lots covering various medical needs, including oncology, neurology, and fertility treatments. Key date adjustments have been made, with the deadline for submissions extended to June 18, 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those specialising in homecare services and medicinal products. Companies capable of providing comprehensive dispensing and delivery services, as well as optional nursing support, can compete effectively via multiple lots. This framework is particularly suited for large-scale suppliers as well as SMEs that can demonstrate compliance and a solid track record in healthcare service provision.

## Notice

Pharmacy Homecare Services - a dispensing and delivery service for a range of low and mid pharmaceutical products with the option of a nursing support service. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime: Regulation 74-77. The tender consists of 9 Lots. This procurement was managed by the Peninsula Purchasing and Supply Alliance on behalf of Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust acting for itself and the following organisations: - * https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/team/ccg-trust/ Plus Guernsey - Princess Elizabeth Hospital Jersey General Hospital Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. (Merger of 2gether NHS Foundation Trust & Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust Please note not all the Trusts named in the Contract Notice are currently participating in this Framework. Please refer to the tender documents for further information. Additional Trusts named may join at a later date.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Oncology & Haematology

Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech Lot 1 - Oncology & Haematology Homecare Service- A comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of Oncology/Haematology medicines. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.

Options: We reserve the right to extend this Framework Agreement for any period of up to 24 months.

Lot 2 - Neurology

Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech Lot 2 - Neurology Homecare Service includes multiple sclerosis and migraine therapies - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of Neurology medicines. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.

Options: We reserve the right to extend this Framework Agreement for any period of up to 24 months.

Lot 3 - HIV

Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech Lot 3 - HIV Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of HIV medicines. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.

Options: We reserve the right to extend this Framework Agreement for any period of up to 24 months

Lot 4 - Hepatology and Organ Transplantation Immunosuppressants

Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech Lot 4 - Hepatology and Organ Transplantation Immunosuppressants Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of Hepatology and Organ Transplantation Immunosuppressants medicines. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.

Options: We reserve the right to extend this Framework Agreement for any period of up to 24 months

Lot 5 - Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (EPO)

Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech Lot 5 - Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (EPO) Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of EPO medicines with optional nurse support. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.

Options: We reserve the right to extend this Framework Agreement for any period of up to 24 months

Lot 6 - Cytokines, Biologics and Anti-TNFs

Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech Lot 6 - Cytokines, Biologics and Anti-TNFs Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of Cytokines, Biologics and Anti-TNF medicines with optional nurse support. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots

Options: We reserve the right to extend this Framework Agreement for any period of up to 24 months.

Lot 7 - Medical Specialities

Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech Lot 7 - Medical Specialities Homecare Service includes Cardiology Oral CF, Respiratory & Oncology SC - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of medical specialities medicines with optional nurse support. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.

Options: We reserve the right to extend this Framework Agreement for any period of up to 24 months.

Lot 8 - Growth Hormones and Endocrinology

Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech Lot 8 - Growth Hormones and Endocrinology Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of growth hormone and endocrinology medicines with optional nurse support. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able bid for any number of Lots.

Options: We reserve the right to extend this Framework Agreement for any period of up to 24 months.

Lot 9 - Fertility

Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech Lot 9 - Fertility Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of fertility medicines. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.

Options: We reserve the right to extend this Framework Agreement for any period of up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029816-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £521,285,395 |
| Lots value | £521,285,395 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £521,285,395 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL DEVON AND EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 2ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ALCURA; FAIRVIEW HEALTH; FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE (UK; HEALTHCARE AT HOME; HEALTHNET HOMECARE (UK; LLOYDS PHARMACY CLINICAL HOMECARE; LLOYDSPHARMACY CLINICAL HOMECARE; PERSONAL HOMECARE PHARMACY; PHARMAXO PHARMACY SERVICES; POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
- 85112000 - Hospital support services
- 85141210 - Home medical treatment services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029816-2021
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009084-2021
- 4 May 2021 at 08:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009522-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:431067-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37305&B=NHSSW
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NHSSW
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/team/ccg-trust/

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