Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Westmorland General Hospital, Trust HQ, Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Contact
Jim Collins
Telephone
+44 1539716630
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD1 - Cumbria
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
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
The provision of outpatient pharmacy services for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts.
Reference number
C324141
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The provision of outpatient pharmacy services for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD1 - Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Outpatient pharmacies services to provide medicines and related services to patients who are not admitted to hospitals but visit outpatient clinics. Service aim to streamline the medication process for patients, reduce waiting times, and improve overall efficiency. Key objective to deliver on site pharmacies on the sites of Blackpool Teaching Hospital, East Lancashire Hospital Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust primarily to serve patients who attend hospital outpatient clinics and require prescriptions or other pharmacy services.
Outpatient Pharmacy services as outline above to be delivered by Lancashire Hospital Services (Pharmacy) LTD via the Provider Selection Regime (Most Suitable Provide)
Core Functions to be provided
1. Dispensing Prescriptions:
• Filling prescriptions for outpatients promptly and efficiently.
2. Medication Advice:
• Providing expert guidance on how to take medications safely and effectively.
3. Specialist Services:
• Catering to specific needs such as oncology, rheumatology, and HIV medications, where specialized drugs may be required.
4. Over-the-Counter Sales:
• Supplying general health products like vitamins, painkillers, and wound care items.
Key deliverables of Outpatient Pharmacies
• Convenience: Patients collect medicines immediately after their appointments without needing to visit another pharmacy.
• Shorter Wait Times: Service to improve efficiency.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Reduce pressure on in-hospital pharmacy departments.
• Improved Patient Outcomes: Clearer advice and easy access to medications encourage better adherence to prescribed treatments.
two.2.14) Additional information
Although University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is noted as the contracting authority, note that Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are also authorised to utilise this contract.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
19 December 2024
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
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. The award decision makers are University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.