NHS Devon - Medicines Optimisation Services

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The subscription to the Medicines Optimisation Service will provide a comprehensive set of resources to support the medicines optimisation cost improvement programmes and to further support the implementation of key medicines optimisation priorities for NHS Devon. Lot 1: The subscription to the Medicines Optimisation Service provides a comprehensive set of resources to support the medicines optimisation cost improvement programmes and to further support the implementation of key medicines optimisation priorities for NHS Devon. The Medicines Optimisation Service supports NHS commissioners to improve patient outcomes and manage medicines budgets effectively. It also supports collaboration across the NHS and therefore reduces duplication. NHS Devon is looking to award a Medicines Optimisation Service to PrescQIPP, the incumbent provider, using the Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the 'Regulations'). The subscription to Medicines Optimisation Services for NHS Devon is considered a Pharmacy Service and is subject to the Regulations that came into force on 1st January 2024. The contract will be for a 2-year period with the option to extend for a further 1-year period. The total value of the contract including the extension period is £96,854 (excl VAT). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.