Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Unit D, New Hythe Business Park, Magnitude House, New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 6WT
Contact
jodie heywood
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ44 - East Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Outsourcing of pharmacy services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Prior Information Notice (PIN): Pharmacy Services for Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT).Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) are currently considering the joint procurement for the provision of pharmacy services. The Trusts presently operate separate outsourced pharmacy provisions and will be holding a virtual market engagement event on 27 July 2021 at 11.30am. The purpose of this is to set out Trust requirements, as will be articulated fully within any published specification of requirements, and to hold an open and transparent discussion with prospective suppliers as to the potential provision of these services. Should you wish to express an interest in attending, please contact jodie.heywood2@nhs.net with the subject heading “Pharmacy engagement”.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
Main site or place of performance
Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
to be decided
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
9 August 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Prior Information Notice (PIN): Pharmacy Services for Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT).Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) are currently considering the joint procurement for the provision of pharmacy services. The Trusts presently operate separate outsourced pharmacy provisions and will be holding a virtual market engagement event on 27 July 2021 at 11.30am. The purpose of this is to set out Trust requirements, as will be articulated fully within any published specification of requirements, and to hold an open and transparent discussion with prospective suppliers as to the potential provision of these services. Should you wish to express an interest in attending, please contact jodie.heywood2@nhs.net with the subject heading “Pharmacy engagement”.A summary of any key information from the event will be made available via this portal shortly afterwards.Should you have any queries in relation to this PIN or the programme generally, please do not hesitate to contact Jack Moss (Associate Director of Procurement, KMPT) on jack.moss@nhs.net or Annabelle Smith-Whibley (Head of Procurement, KCHFT) on annabelle.smith-whibley@nhs.net. Please note: The Trusts have not yet definitively determined whether to jointly procure and/or contract for these services, nor have they determined the most appropriate route to market. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform prospective providers of a potential intention to seek to enter into a contract(s) with a supplier(s) for the provision of these services and invite prospective suppliers to engage with the Trust’s.