Antipsychotic Medication Reviews
Overview
Summary, notice description and lot information
The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is progressing through the procurement process for the "Antipsychotic Medication Reviews" contract, which is at the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This service falls under the health industry category, focusing on psychiatrist or psychologist services, and is slated for delivery in Devon, with involvement from existing contracted supplier RTN Medical Limited. Under the PSR, representations from providers should be made by 23 October 2025, marking the end of the standstill period.
The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a competition call, and the contract is intended for a one-year term. This tender can provide significant business opportunities, particularly for healthcare service providers with expertise in psychiatric care and drug monitoring. Businesses that are equipped to support antipsychotic medication management, both in-person and remotely via digital platforms, are well-suited to compete.
The contract's structured reliance on quality and cost criteria, with an emphasis on the most suitable provider, presents an opportunity for firms to showcase their service delivery capabilities and competitive pricing models. It opens avenues for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare service sector within the UK, especially those familiar with managing clinical services in compliance with NICE guidelines and leveraging remote communication technologies.
Provision of an antipsychotic prescribing and drug safety monitoring service for patients registered with a GP in Devon
The primary aim of this service is to provide ongoing prescribing of antipsychotic medications and drug safety monitoring for patients across NHS Devon with an initial requirement for up to 120 patients. The provider will: * Ensure ongoing drug safety monitoring and prescribing including appropriate blood tests and ECGs and informed by NICE guidelines * Ensure that any concerns related to the person's mental health are appropriately escalated to the secondary mental health provider. * Issue prescription that will be dispended by the patient's local pharmacy. It is anticipated that after an initial review, 1-2 months prescription lengths would be required, with a 12 month annual review. However, the provider must use clinical judgement, informed by NICE guidance, to determine the physical health monitoring needs of the individual and safe length of prescription. The ICB envisages care being delivered as close to home as possible, however this could include the service being delivered remotely, with the preferred remote method of contact being agreed with the patient. Where the service is delivered remotely it is anticipated that the primary method will be via Teams (or an equivalent system for safe virtual delivery) and the provider will take reasonable steps to support the patient in the utilisation of IT where advice and guidance may be required e.g. easy to read, jargon free instructions. Should digital poverty or IT connectivity prevent use of virtual delivery, the provider needs to have mitigations available. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider process. This is a new service and the award is to an existing contracted provider The contract term is for a period 12 months. The cost of the service will be based on activity with an anticipated annual cost of approximately PS945 per patient where a face to face consultation is required and PS645 per patient where a virtual consultation is undertaken. There maybe additional costs payable for diagnostic tests
Procurement Classification
Notice type, method, and CPV codes
Contract Values
Financial information and value estimates
Contract duration information not available.
Key Dates
Publication, submission, and award timeline
Notice Status
Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts
Contracting Authority
Buyer organisation and contact details
Awarded Supplier
Supplier who was awarded this contract
Documents & Links
External resources and data downloads
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.
Need help with your tender submission?
Our expert team can help you prepare a winning bid. Get professional support from CareSync Experts.
Get in touch with our team at Care Sync Experts today for a consultation.
Email: hello@caresyncexperts.co.uk
Phone: 0333 577 0877
Contact UsBidding for contracts like this
Other tenders in Exeter
- Podiatry Services in Exeter
- Acute Elective services (planned care) in Exeter
- DCC: Lot 1 - 21st February 2025 PCV in Exeter
- DCC: Lot 3 - 13th February 2025 DP in Exeter
- Adult ADHD assessment and titration in Exeter
- CP2506-24 Health & Wellbeing Services into Atkinson Secure Children's Home in Exeter