--- title: "Flexible Framework for the Provision of Community Pharmacy Public Health Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0422b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0422b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0422b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0422b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-08" --- # Flexible Framework for the Provision of Community Pharmacy Public Health Services Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0422b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0422b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0422b9.json) ## Summary The Cumberland Council has initiated a tender process for a "Flexible Framework for the Provision of Community Pharmacy Public Health Services" in Cumbria. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category. The tender encompasses three lots, including services like Emergency Hormonal Contraception and Flu Vaccinations. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, with an optional extension of up to 24 months. The submission deadline for this tender is January 9, 2024. This tender by the Cumberland Council presents opportunities for Community Pharmacies to participate in delivering essential public health services in Cumbria. Businesses specialising in pharmacy services, health services, and social work services would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on supporting health outcomes, this tender aims to establish a flexible framework that can benefit both the council and the selected pharmacy providers. The use of an open procedure and a light touch regime allows for wider participation and potential growth for businesses in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Cumberland Council is responsible for delivering health outcomes for the people of Cumbria in line with the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In support of this, the Council invites Community Pharmacies to apply for entry onto a flexible framework to provide Public Health Services. ### Lot Information Provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) Cumberland Council is responsible for delivering health outcomes for the people of Cumbria in line with the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In support of this, the Council invites Community Pharmacies to apply for entry onto a flexible framework to provide Public Health Services. Lot 1: Provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) Full details of service lots are provided within the specification as part of the tender pack available from www.the-chest.org.uk Renewal: An optional extension of up to 24 months (3 years plus 2 12 month extensions). Provision of Universal Stop Smoking Services Cumberland Council is responsible for delivering health outcomes for the people of Cumbria in line with the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In support of this, the Council invites Community Pharmacies to apply for entry onto a flexible framework to provide Public Health Services. Lot 2: Provision of Universal Stop Smoking Services Full details of service lots are provided within the specification as part of the tender pack available from www.the-chest.org.uk Renewal: An optional extension of up to 24 months (3 years plus 2 12 month extensions). Provision of Flu Vaccinations via Staff Voucher Scheme umberland Council is responsible for delivering health outcomes for the people of Cumbria in line with the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In support of this, the Council invites Community Pharmacies to apply for entry onto a flexible framework to provide Public Health Services. Lot 3: Provision of Flu Vaccinations via Staff Voucher Scheme Full details of service lots are provided within the specification as part of the tender pack available from www.the-chest.org.uk Renewal: An optional extension of up to 24 months (3 years plus 2 12 month extensions). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036198-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £819,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | 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 | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2023 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036198-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.the-chest.org.uk - https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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