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title: "NP42223 Provision of Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons in NHS Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000689673"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-04-12"
---

# NP42223 Provision of Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons in NHS Scotland

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000689673

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is initiating a procurement process for the contract entitled "NP42223 Provision of Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons in NHS Scotland". This contract involves supplying pharmaceutical goods and services to 15 prisons across nine health boards in Scotland. With a planned procurement stage set for a presentation day during the week commencing 16 May 2022, potential suppliers are required to register their interest by 9 am on 29 April 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £10,177,753, categorised under the goods procurement type within the health industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical supply and pharmaceutical services, particularly those with experience in healthcare delivery and prison healthcare. Companies specialising in pharmacy products, including direct-acting antivirals and other essential medications, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract can enhance business growth while contributing to critical health services within the Scottish prison system.

## Notice

This Contract is for the supply of pharmaceutical goods and services to 15 prisons located within 9 health boards across NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is for the provision of pharmacy products and related services to all prisons throughout Scotland in order to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of patients to agreed professional standards. All Premises in Scotland, both private and public are within the scope of this Contract. The Supplier appointed to the Contract will be required to source and supply all required medicines and pharmaceutical supplies, dispense and deliver the Goods to all 15 prisons across Scotland and provide a professional pharmaceutical service to patients in these prisons. The medicines to be supplied include direct-acting antivirals used in the treatment of Hepatitis C.. Any new Premises which become operational during the term of the Contract are within the scope of this Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445880 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,177,753 |
| 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 | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445880

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445880
  NP42223 Provision of Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons in NHS Scotland - This Contract is for the supply of pharmaceutical goods and services to 15 prisons located within 9 health boards across NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=689673
- http://www.sps.gov.uk/Corporate/Prisons/Prisons.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689673

## Provenance

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