HCC 07/25 Preliminary Market Engagement for the Provision of Pharmaceutical Support for Local Authorities in the East of England
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Hertfordshire County Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement for the provision of pharmaceutical support services aimed at local authorities in the East of England. This procurement process seeks to develop a uniform approach to pharmaceutical advice, PGD development, and governance of public health medications. The current stage of the process is planning, with the buyer inviting interested parties to participate by reviewing the preliminary market engagement documents and submitting their provider questionnaires by 8th August 2025.
Located in Hertford, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the administrative healthcare services category, with a focus on health and pharmacy services. This tender opens avenues for businesses to contribute to shaping local healthcare frameworks, making it suitable for firms specialising in administrative healthcare or possessing expertise in health services and pharmacy support. SMEs are explicitly encouraged to participate, highlighting inclusivity in the supplier selection for the final procurement process.
Businesses that engage in this preliminary stage may influence the final scope and requirements, although participation does not guarantee any future advantage. It represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses aiming to collaborate with local government and expand their regional footprint in the public health sector.
Hertfordshire County Council are carrying out Preliminary Market Engagement to explore options for commissioning a regional provider that can support with a consistent approach to pharmaceutical advice, PGD development, and public health medication governance across participating Local Authorities in the East of England. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process, and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process.
Participation or non-participation in the PME shall not prevent any provider participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PME shall place any provider at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PME will be at each organisations own cost. No expense in responding to this PME will be reimbursed by the Council.
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The contract period is four years.
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