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title: "Management Company to Delivery the Provision of LARC in Community Pharmacy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac5b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-15"
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# Management Company to Delivery the Provision of LARC in Community Pharmacy

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac5b

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has issued a planning notice for a 12-month pilot scheme aimed at commissioning a management company to deliver Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) services within community pharmacies. This project falls under the health services industry category and is classified under CPV code 85100000. The procurement process is initiated as a tender and follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which means it is not subject to the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The pilot service is expected to commence on 1 December 2024, with further communication anticipated by 15 November 2024. The service will be delivered within the boundaries of the City of Sunderland, region UKC23.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare management, particularly those experienced in delivering pharmaceutical services. The pilot scheme addresses rising teenage conception and termination rates, thus making it a crucial project with potential for long-term contracts. Companies with expertise in healthcare services, community pharmacy management, and public health initiatives would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this pilot, businesses can establish a foothold in the local public health sector and potentially expand their service offerings to other regions or related health services.

## Notice

The Council of the City of Sunderland are commissioning the provision of a 12 month pilot scheme for a Management Company to delivery the provision of LARC in community pharmacy. Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council of the City of Sunderland are commissioning a management company for the provision of LARC in community pharmacy, in response to the rising teenage conception and termination of pregnancy figures. This is a new service which is estimated to commence 1 December 2024 for a 12 month period. Additional information: Intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Council of the City of Sunderland are commissioning a management company for the provision of LARC in community pharmacy, in response to the rising teenage conception and termination of pregnancy figures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033215-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 16:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033215-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sunderland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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