Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Leicestershire County Council
County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
UK
Contact person: Mr Ikram Mohemmed
Telephone: +44 1163055688
E-mail: Ikram.Mohemmed@leics.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pharmacy Services Framework
Reference number: DN680766
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85149000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Leicestershire County Council invites pharmacy service providers to submit proposals for the establishment of a comprehensive Pharmacy Services Framework. This Framework aims to consolidate three key services:
Lot 1: Flu Vaccinations for Council Staff:
- Provide seasonal flu vaccination services for Leicestershire County Council staff.
- Ensure timely and efficient delivery of vaccinations during flu season.
- Maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
Lot 2: Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC):
- Offer accessible and confidential emergency hormonal contraception services.
- Provide expert guidance and support to individuals in need of these services.
- Emphasise discretion and sensitivity in service delivery.
Lot 3: Nicotine Replacement Therapy:
- Deliver evidence-based nicotine replacement therapy to support smoking cessation.
- Promote a smoke-free environment by assisting individuals in their journey to quit smoking.
- Ensure the availability of a range of NRT products and tailored cessation plans.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
200 000.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
800 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Flu Vaccinations for Council Staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85149000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Leicestershire County Council are seeking Service Providers to support an initiative which will provide flu vaccinations for their employees. This programme aims to extend the existing NHS provision which focuses on safeguarding individuals at higher risk of flu related complications and mortality, for Leicestershire County Council employees. Over 6,000 employees are expected to be within scope of this provision.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85149000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council is seeking Service Providers to deliver a confidential Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) service. The service aims to improve sexual health and prevent unintended pregnancies among young people in Leicestershire through the following actions:
• Providing free Emergency Hormonal Contraception to women under 25 in accessible community settings, following specified criteria.
• Promoting the online Chlamydia Screening Programme and raising awareness about sexual health issues.
• Offering clear guidance and referrals to sexual health services.
• Strengthening the local network of contraceptive and sexual health services for easy access.
• Providing advice on condom usage and increasing awareness of STI risks.
• Supplying information packs and signage as specified.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85149000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service lot will contribute to the ongoing efforts of the Council in assisting individuals to quit smoking through the QuitReady scheme. The QuitReady program is a 12-week initiative that offers service users the latest support and coping mechanisms to maintain a smoke-free lifestyle. The service includes the provision of a 12-week supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) kits, which will be dispensed to service users by the Service Providers. The key objectives of this service are as follows:
•Ensuring the accurate and timely provision of the required range of licensed products for the service.
•Offering advice and recommendations to the Council regarding product changes and new market offerings.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-030020
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Flu Vaccination Service for Leicestershire Council Staff
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASDA Stores Limited, T/A ASDA Pharmacy
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leicestershire Independent Pharmacy Company Limited (LIPCO)
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Masons Chemist
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PCT Healthcare
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roan Healthcare
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
24 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
96 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Emergency Hormonal Contraception Services (EHC)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASDA Stores Ltd - T/A ASDA Pharmacies
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leicestershire Independent Pharmacy Company Ltd (LIPCO)
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Masons Chemist
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PCT Healthcare
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roan Healthcare
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
22 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
88 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Nicotine Replacement Therapy
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASDA Stores Ltd - T/A ASDA Pharmacies
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leicestershire Independent Pharmacy Company Ltd (LIPCO)
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roan Healthcare
Leicestershire
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
150 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Construction and Technology Court (Queens Bench Division) (Branch of High Court of Justice)
Birmingham
B4 6DS
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/04/2024