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Contract Notice

Pharmacy Services Framework

  • First published: 13 October 2023
  • Last modified: 13 October 2023

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-040b2a
Published by:
Leicestershire County Council
Authority ID:
AA20653
Publication date:
13 October 2023
Deadline date:
10 November 2023
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Lot 1: Flu Vaccinations for Council Staff:

Leicestershire County Council are offering a flu vaccination to all of its employees. This scheme is intended to be an extension of the NHS provision for 2023-2024. The NHS offer seasonal flu vaccination to protect those at higher risk of flu associated morbidity and mortality. Over 6000 employees will fall within scope of this provision.

- 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.

For further details of the services required, and to submit a tender, please express an interest in this opportunity and download the Invitation to Tender pack.

In order to express an interest in this opportunity, obtain the Invitation to Tender documents and request further information, please see below and ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available:

• Go to www.eastmidstenders.org

• If not already registered, register your company by selecting the ‘Register’ box on the top of the home page

• Once registered, visit the home page select View Opportunities’ then ‘Search Latest Opportunities', from the ‘Organisation' drop down box select ‘Leicestershire County Council', click search (options) and select the appropriate opportunity ‘Pharmacy Services Framework’:

• Express an interest by selecting the ‘Register Interest’ box. You will receive an email confirming your expression of interest;

• Once fully registered, you should download all of the ITT documents from the website.

You will receive email notifications regarding your expression of interest or other important actions on the system. Email alerts may be blocked by your SPAM filter. Please ensure that emails from the domain “@due-north.com” are excluded from the SPAM filter “blocked addresses”.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

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.1) Name and addresses

Rutland County Council

Oakham

LE15 6HP

UK

Contact person: Susan-Louise Hope

E-mail: Ikram.Mohemmed@leics.gov.uk

NUTS: UKF22

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.rutland.gov.uk/

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8fe32b84-3e68-ee11-8124-005056b64545


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8fe32b84-3e68-ee11-8124-005056b64545


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 and Rutland 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.

We look forward to receiving your proposals to deliver high-quality pharmacy services that benefit the community of Leicestershire and Rutland.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 800 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Flu Vaccination Service

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85149000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1: Flu Vaccinations for Council Staff:

Leicestershire County Council are offering a flu vaccination to all of its employees. This scheme is intended to be an extension of the NHS provision for 2023-2024. The NHS offer seasonal flu vaccination to protect those at higher risk of flu associated morbidity and mortality. Over 6000 employees will fall within scope of this provision.

- 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.

For further details of the services required, and to submit a tender, please express an interest in this opportunity and download the Invitation to Tender pack.

In order to express an interest in this opportunity, obtain the Invitation to Tender documents and request further information, please see below and ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available:

• Go to www.eastmidstenders.org

• If not already registered, register your company by selecting the ‘Register’ box on the top of the home page

• Once registered, visit the home page select View Opportunities’ then ‘Search Latest Opportunities', from the ‘Organisation' drop down box select ‘Leicestershire County Council', click search (options) and select the appropriate opportunity ‘Pharmacy Services Framework’:

• Express an interest by selecting the ‘Register Interest’ box. You will receive an email confirming your expression of interest;

• Once fully registered, you should download all of the ITT documents from the website.

You will receive email notifications regarding your expression of interest or other important actions on the system. Email alerts may be blocked by your SPAM filter. Please ensure that emails from the domain “@due-north.com” are excluded from the SPAM filter “blocked addresses”.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 100 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/01/2024

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Lot 2: Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC):

At this moment, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council are in search of service providers to offer Emergency Hormonal Contraception services. Under this lot, the primary objectives encompass improving sexual health outcomes, facilitating broader access to Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) and sexual health guidance, raising awareness about EHC and mainstream contraception among both service users and healthcare professionals, educating individuals about the risks associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and directing them to suitable resources. Furthermore, this initiative is dedicated to reducing the occurrence of unplanned pregnancies by providing essential support and information to underserved/vulnerable females.

For further details of the services required, and to submit a tender, please express an interest in this opportunity and download the Invitation to Tender pack.

In order to express an interest in this opportunity, obtain the Invitation to Tender documents and request further information, please see below and ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available:

• Go to www.eastmidstenders.org

• If not already registered, register your company by selecting the ‘Register’ box on the top of the home page

• Once registered, visit the home page select View Opportunities’ then ‘Search Latest Opportunities', from the ‘Organisation' drop down box select ‘Leicestershire County Council', click search (options) and select the appropriate opportunity ‘Pharmacy Services Framework’:

• Express an interest by selecting the ‘Register Interest’ box. You will receive an email confirming your expression of interest;

• Once fully registered, you should download all of the ITT documents from the website.

You will receive email notifications regarding your expression of interest or other important actions on the system. Email alerts may be blocked by your SPAM filter. Please ensure that emails from the domain “@due-north.com” are excluded from the SPAM filter “blocked addresses”.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 100 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/01/2024

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85149000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3: Nicotine Replacement Therapy:

The aim of the service is to ensure smokers being treated by the Leicestershire County Stop Smoking (Smoking Cessation) service receive accurate, appropriate and timely stop smoking medications when appropriate as part of their treatment plans and as requested by Quit Ready Stop Smoking Service.

- 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.

For further details of the services required, and to submit a tender, please express an interest in this opportunity and download the Invitation to Tender pack.

In order to express an interest in this opportunity, obtain the Invitation to Tender documents and request further information, please see below and ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available:

• Go to www.eastmidstenders.org

• If not already registered, register your company by selecting the ‘Register’ box on the top of the home page

• Once registered, visit the home page select View Opportunities’ then ‘Search Latest Opportunities', from the ‘Organisation' drop down box select ‘Leicestershire County Council', click search (options) and select the appropriate opportunity ‘Pharmacy Services Framework’:

• Express an interest by selecting the ‘Register Interest’ box. You will receive an email confirming your expression of interest;

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 600 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/01/2024

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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 with several operators.

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years:

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 10/11/2023

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 10/11/2023

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Construction and Technology Court (Queens Bench Division) (Branch of High Court of Justice)

Birmingham

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

11/10/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85149000 Pharmacy services Miscellaneous health services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Ikram.Mohemmed@leics.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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