Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Leicestershire County Council
County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
Contact
Mr Ikram Mohemmed
Telephone
+44 1163055688
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
Buyer's address
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pharmacy Services Framework
Reference number
DN680766
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £200,000 / Highest offer: £800,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Flu Vaccinations for Council Staff
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-030020
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Flu Vaccination Service for Leicestershire Council Staff
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASDA Stores Limited, T/A ASDA Pharmacy
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leicestershire Independent Pharmacy Company Limited (LIPCO)
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Masons Chemist
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PCT Healthcare
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roan Healthcare
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £24,000 / Highest offer: £96,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Emergency Hormonal Contraception Services (EHC)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASDA Stores Ltd - T/A ASDA Pharmacies
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leicestershire Independent Pharmacy Company Ltd (LIPCO)
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Masons Chemist
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PCT Healthcare
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roan Healthcare
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £22,000 / Highest offer: £88,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASDA Stores Ltd - T/A ASDA Pharmacies
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leicestershire Independent Pharmacy Company Ltd (LIPCO)
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roan Healthcare
Leicestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £150,000 / Highest offer: £600,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Construction and Technology Court (Queens Bench Division) (Branch of High Court of Justice)
Birmingham
B4 6DS
Country
United Kingdom