--- title: "Expressions of Interest Essential Medicines Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0454de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0454de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0454de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0454de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM" published: "2024-04-24" --- # Expressions of Interest Essential Medicines Services Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0454de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0454de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0454de.json) ## Summary The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System has initiated a tender process titled "Expressions of Interest Essential Medicines Services" within the health services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for submission set for May 10, 2024. Businesses interested in being commissioned for the Essential medicines scheme must submit expressions of interest by the specified deadline. This tender presents an opportunity for pharmacy contractors to participate in providing essential medicines in the Norfolk and Waveney area. Businesses specializing in health services, specifically those involved in palliative care and pharmacy services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should ensure timely submission of expressions of interest and comply with the requirements outlined by the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System. ## Notice Norfolk and Waveney ICB are seeking expressions of interest in being commissioned for our Essential medicines scheme. This scheme will require pharmacies to hold a certain level of named medicines (mainly palliative care) to ensure supply of these medicines are available in urgent situations. This process is to gather information of those interested parties. Once this is confirmed more details of the service specification will be released. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Norfolk and Waveney ICB are seeking expressions of interest in being commissioned for our Essential medicines scheme. This scheme will require pharmacies to hold a certain level of named medicines (mainly palliative care) to ensure supply of these medicines are available in urgent situations. This process is to gather information of those interested parties. Once this is confirmed more details of the service specification will be released. Please note funding for this service is still awaiting approval so an expression of interest may not guarantee commissioning. This will also be the case if we gain more interest than required where a process of selection will happen using a set criteria which will be based on the needs of the service. Please note previous enrolment in the service will not guarantee future commissioning therefore if you are already part of this service you will also be required to express your interest if you would like to be considered for a continuation of the service. We would again like to thank all pharmacy contractors for your continued commitment to the health needs of the population of Norfolk and Waveney. Please ensure that all expressions of interest are registered by completing the below form by no later than 5pm 10TH May 2024. Any response registered after this point will not be considered for selection unless a local need requires additional commissioning. Providers will be required to complete the attached form within the link : https://forms.office.com/e/vfSzE8vTM5 and submit using the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C269029 portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013311-2024 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | NR21 2DH | | 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 | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2024 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013311-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/vfSzE8vTM5 - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ - https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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