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title: "Access to Urgent and Specialist Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ca3b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS DEVON ICB"
published: "2024-12-20"
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# Access to Urgent and Specialist Medicines

Buyer: NHS DEVON ICB  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ca3b

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## Summary

NHS Devon ICB is planning a procurement process for the delivery of Access to Urgent and Specialist Medicines, classified under the pharmacy services category. The process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, will follow the most suitable provider process and is set in the county of Devon. Key procurement activities will commence on 20th January 2025, with further communication expected by 7th February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for community pharmacies in Devon, as the service aims to enhance access to urgent and emergency medicines during both normal and Bank Holiday working hours. Ideal candidates should be equipped to store specific medicine stocks and be willing to collaborate with out-of-hours, community, and primary care partners. Additionally, the service will support anticipatory prescribing for palliative care and access to antivirals during the influenza season, thereby providing diverse business growth avenues for well-prepared pharmacies within the local region.

## Notice

NHS Devon ICB will be undertaking a procurement exercise in relation to delivery of Access to Urgent and Specialist Medicines. Further details provided below. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice to advise this procurement will be undertaken using the most suitable provider process. Evaluation work will commence 20th January 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon are looking for suitable community pharmacies in Devon to participate in the service who meet the following criteria: * Be able to suitability store agreed medicines stock list * Willingness to engage with out of hours and community partners * Willingness to engage with local primary care partners This service aims to improve access to urgent and emergency medicines, some of which may not be standard stock for community pharmacies, during normal and Bank Holiday working hours in the community setting, not affecting your standard opening hours. In addition, the service will also support the dispensing for appropriate anticipatory prescribing for palliative care e.g the use of Just in Case (JIC) Bags, and thus contribute to supporting the individual to remain at home, although the specification is expected to be utilised less frequency in the instances due to effective treatment planning. This service, to a lesser extent, will also support patients to access antivirals for seasonal influenza, during the CMO declared influenza season. Additional information: This is a 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 the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The award will be reviewed and confirmed via the NHS Devon ICB PSR Steering Group. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041232-2024 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | NHS DEVON ICB |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 14:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041232-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://devon.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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