Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-f92e-7202-b39e-4731b9bb5543/nhs-calderdale-ccg-medicines-optimisation-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NHS Calderdale CCG - Medicines Optimisation Service [NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-calderdale-clinical-commissioning-group) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Aug 2015 Deadline Closed 28 Aug 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeks expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified service providers who would like to be considered for the provision of a medicines optimisation service within NHS Calderdale CCG member practices. The service is intended to begin in November 2015 with the aim of providing prescribing support to member practices through an appropriately qualified pharmacy workforce to promote and support the delivery of medicines optimisation. The objective of the service is cost-effective, safe and high quality prescribing for the people of Calderdale delivered within our available resources. The desired outcomes for the service are: • NHS Calderdale CCG primary care prescribing is within allocated budget • Reduction or maintenance of cost growth of prescribing budget in line with best performing comparable CCGs • Implementation of the quality prescribing elements of commissioning engagement or other CCG quality schemes • Improved compliance with the Calderdale formulary and SWYAPC antimicrobial formulary • Improved safety in prescribing of high risk medicines • Reduced number of unplanned admissions in patients due to medication problems or adverse reactions • Increased Clinician understanding of CCG, local and national prescribing priorities and initiatives • Improved systems for medicines reconciliation • Improved systems for patient concordance The successful provider will ensure the delivery of the KPIs within the service specification. Effective communication at all levels will be crucial to service delivery and clinical governance arrangements will be robust to ensure patient safety is paramount. Applicants will be required to complete a tender questionnaire, which must be returned by no later than 28 August 2015. NHS Calderdale CCG reserves the right to reject submissions received after this time and date. Tender submissions will be via Bravo [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk) The procurement method will be an Open Tender Procedure. The evaluation criteria will be provided with the bid documentation, all submissions that meet the qualification criteria will be taken forward for the evaluation of their technical and commercial bids. 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