Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
St. Marys Hospital
KETTERING
NN157PW
UK
Contact person: Cathy Headland
Telephone: +44 7892766023
E-mail: cathy.headland@nhft.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKF25
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nhft.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
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Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Kettering
UK
Contact person: Cathy Headland
E-mail: nhftpurchasing.quotestenders@nhft.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKF25
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nhft.nhs.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
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Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
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I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pharmacy Provision - Dispensing Service in Prison
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85149000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of a safe and effective on-site Pharmacy dispensing service compliant with regulatory and best practice standards, mirroring those in the community at HMP Peterborough.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity in relation to provision of pharmacy services for Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), as part of integrated NHS healthcare provision at HMP Peterborough.
The successful Subcontractor will work closely with the Head Provider and its Subcontractors, in particular GPs, Mental health team, the Primary Care and Substance misuse teams to provide a safe and effective on-site Pharmacy dispensing service compliant with regulatory and best practice standards, mirroring those in the community at HMP Peterborough, as per the Head Contract.
The requirement is multi-faceted and notably includes:
• On-site Pharmacy and pharmaceutical supply service.
• Supply of stock medicines for clinical services.
• Supply of a range of pre-packed medicines and over-labelled medicines.
• Dispensing of medicines to patients.
• Medicines optimisation including administering in -possession medications to patients.
• Provision of financial management, prescription activity and clinical management information monthly, or as required.
NHFT presently expect the service will be best served by a single supplier partner, or consortia bid, though are keen to maximize the opportunity for competition in the best
interest of patients and for potential suppliers to engage in response to this PIN with alternative approaches.
The minimum initial fixed term contract duration shall be 31 months from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2028 with an optional 2 x 12-month extension period.
NHFT require service commencement by the preferred bidder by 1st September 2025. The procurement timeline will require the successful bidder to mobilise within the period from contract award (Award will be April 2025), all required licensing and regulatory registrations and staff vetting will need to be in place prior to service commencement.
The supplier will also need to be GPhC registered.
His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service Enhanced Level 2 vetting is required for all staff.
Suppliers WILL NEED TO REGISTER on Delta e sourcing portal to have access to tender documentation
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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
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
29/01/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This contract is being awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Competitive process
This notice is to invite expressions of interest from suitable providers. The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 29 January 2025.
Expressions of interest should be submitted for the attention of Cathy Headland to nhftpurchasing.quotestenders@nhft.nhs.uk
1. Are there any particular factors that would support your organisation's ability to bid e.g. extended implementation time to accommodate licensing or establishing specific premises.
2. Please provide examples of similar contracts your organisation are already delivering.
3. Please provide any additional information or comments you feel would assist NHFT to procure this requirement effectively.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Kettering
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/01/2025