Commissioning in Pharmacy Services: Roles and Procurement Rules
In the realm of pharmacy services, understanding the commissioning cycle, key players like Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and Local Authorities, and the significance of procurement rules is crucial for effective service delivery. Learn about the process, challenges, and essential rules governing NHS contracts and tenders in this comprehensive overview.
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6.30pm post-it note questions 7.15pm - NPA presentation on support for GPhC inspections (Leyla Hannbeck, Head of Pharmacy Services) 8.15pm - LPF update (Tom Gray, Chair, Notts/Derby LPF) 8.30pm - NHS contracts and tenders (Nick Hunter, Chief Officer of Nottinghamshire LPC) 9.15pm Questions and review of post-it notes
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What is Commissioning? The Commissioning Cycle Who are the Commissioners for Community Pharmacy Services? Why are Procurement Rules Important for Commissioners? Relevant Health Procurement Rules & Key Principals Challenging Procurement Decisions Pharmacy services Commissioning Options- Waiver, Tender, AQP Procurement Process Map Tips from an Evaluator NHS Standard Contracts / Public Health Contracts
Role of NHS England ( The National Commissioning Board) Essential & Advanced Services are exempt from Procurement rules Role of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) Locally Commissioned Services must comply with Procurement rules e.g. Anticoagulation Role of Local Authorities ( Local Public Health) Locally Commissioned Services must comply with Procurement rules e.g. Smoking Cessation
It is a legal requirement To protect all parties Secure the best value for money
Tender Waiver Decision by commissioner not award contract directly to a known provider Commissioner risks legal challenge Often adopted for short Commissioner must justify each Tender Waiver on its own merits. Justifications may include: - very short term - very specialised - Due to location, patient continuity of service only really Tender Waiver not to procure a new service but to risks legal challenge to the decision short- -term pilot projects term pilot projects short term nature of the project specialised nature of the project. i.e. no market . no market feasible for one provider to deliver.
Full Tender Decision by commissioner to procure a service; intention to select a single or small number Usually adopted for larger contracts which specify activity levels & price Legally secure Selection process is resource intensive (3-6 months typically) Strategically useful if the commissioner wishes local services which are coordinated by a single provider Probably lower price option because activity levels and income can be guaranteed for the provider, reducing risk. Easier to maintain, monitor & performance manage contract. Full Tender single or small number of providers for contract. specify activity levels & price, guaranteeing a contract value & outcomes. Legally secure provided strict adherence to the process. is resource intensive and can be prolonged
Any Qualified Provider Decision by commissioner to procure a service; intention to select a large number of providers Usually adopted for smaller contracts which do not specify activity levels outcomes focus Legally secure Selection process is resource intensive tender (3 months typically) Strategically useful if the commissioner wishes local services which are provided by a large number of diverse providers. Probably higher price option because activity levels and income cannot be guaranteed for the provider, increasing risk. More difficult to maintain, monitor & performance manage contracts. Any Qualified Provider large number of providers for contract. do not specify activity levels but price, no guaranteed contract value no guaranteed contract value- - less Legally secure provided strict adherence to the process. is resource intensive but not as long as full
Any Qualified Provider Any Qualified Provider Nottingham City H.Pylori Breath Testing 2013
Read all the documents Take note of the weighting of the sections Take note of the weighting of the questions Answer the questions and provide evidence where requested Make no assumptions If in doubt ask there are no daft questions Submit by the published deadline Answer all mandatory questions! Do not exceed word limits
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Legal advice Legal advice Cost Cost Management Management LPC constitution LPC constitution LOCSU LOCSU
