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title: "Clinical Lead - Pharmacy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000558374"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE"
published: "2018-11-06"
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# Clinical Lead - Pharmacy

Buyer: SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000558374

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## Summary

The Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking bids for the "Clinical Lead - Pharmacy" tender, which focuses on providing clinical support across Healthcare Improvement Scotland. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 22 October 2018. The contracted services will commence on 1 November 2018 and run until 31 March 2019, allowing for a total of 150 days during which the chosen supplier will be expected to fulfil various clinical advisory roles. This open procedure is classified under the services category, specifically within the health industry, which is crucial for enhancing service delivery in the NHS sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in healthcare, clinical governance, and regulatory compliance. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing clinical support or medicines governance are particularly well-positioned to compete. Successful suppliers will have the opportunity to forge robust relationships with quality assurance teams and gain valuable experience collaborating with healthcare regulatory bodies. This contract not only offers access to ongoing work but also the potential for extension, allowing for sustainable business growth in the health sector.

## Notice

The Medicines Team provides clinical support and advice across Healthcare Improvement Scotland. The contract period will be from 1 November 2018 to 31st March 2019. Outputs will be based on requirements of individual programmes of work and will include design of inspection tools, advice on methodology, good practice in clinical settings, and resolution of complex legislative issues where no solution currently exists.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Medicines Team provides clinical support and advice across Healthcare Improvement Scotland. The contract period will be from 1 November 2018 to 31st March 2019. Outputs will be based on requirements of individual programmes of work and will include design of inspection tools, advice on methodology, good practice in clinical settings, and resolution of complex legislative issues where no solution currently exists. The supplier will be expected to provide: - Expertise, knowledge and advice on inspection and service review methodology - Advice on medicines governance, medicines legislation and regulations, professional practice for medicines in clinical settings, safer use of medicines - Participation in regulatory activity where there are aspects that require specialist knowledge and advice in relation to medicines. For example; Systemic Anti Cancer Therapies (SACT)slimming clinics and online primary care providers. - Relationship building, liaison and influence both with quality assurance teams and agencies external to HIS will be a key part of the role and the supplier should demonstrate credibility through clinical expertise and qualifications. Experience of working in a clinical setting is essential and experience of working with inspection teams is desirable. - The supplier will report directly to the HIS Chief Pharmacist and agreement of key outputs with quality assurance teams will be necessary to complete the work satisfactorily. The ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships across different teams and external bodies is essential. - Other pieces of work as advised by the Chief Pharmacist.

Renewal: The option, by mutual agreement, to extend for two separate twelve month extension periods, unless the Contract is terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Service's Terms and Conditions of Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336196 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,650 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JOY NICHOLSON; MARY MCGOVERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336196
- 21 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331969

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331969&idx=1
  26th September 2018 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331969&idx=4
  26th September 2018 - Revised Specification 26-09-18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331969&idx=3
  26th September 2018 - Revised Specification 26-09-2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331969&idx=2
  21st September 2018 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331969
  Clinical Lead - Pharmacy - The Medicines Team provides clinical support and advice across Healthcare Improvement Scotland. The contract period will be from 1 November 2018 to 31st March 2019. Outputs will be based on requirements of individual programmes of work and will include design of inspection tools, advice on methodology, good practice in clinical settings, and resolution of complex legislative issues where no solution currently exists.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336196
  Clinical Lead - Pharmacy - The Medicines Team provides clinical support and advice across Healthcare Improvement Scotland. The contract period will be from 1 November 2018 to 31st March 2019. Outputs will be based on requirements of individual programmes of work and will include design of inspection tools, advice on methodology, good practice in clinical settings, and resolution of complex legislative issues where no solution currently exists.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000558374

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