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AGENDA

AGENDA. 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)

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AGENDA

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  1. AGENDA • 6.30pm post-it note questions • 7.15pm - NPA presentation on support for GPhCinspections (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

  2. Parish notice – City CCG CPPE Dementia Friend / Focal Point Event • To book on to this training event please complete the attached reply form and return to me either by email at caroline.badder@nottinghamcity.nhs.uk or by fax at 0115 9123301. Alternatively you can log on to the CPPE website at www.cppe.ac.uk or phone 0161 7784000, and book using reference 43210.

  3. NHS services procurement and contractingNick Hunter, MRPharmSChief Officer, Nottinghamshire LPC 15 & 22 May 2014

  4. Understanding the commissioning and procurement process • 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

  5. Commissioning Cycle Procurement

  6. Who are the Commissioners for Community Pharmacy? • 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

  7. Why are procurement rules important? • It is a legal requirement • To protect all parties • Secure the best value for money

  8. Commissioning Decisions Tender Waiver • Decision by commissioner not to procure a new service but to award contract directly to a known provider • Commissioner risks legal challenge to the decision • Often adopted for short-term pilot projects • Commissioner must justify each Tender Waiver on its own merits. Justifications may include: - very short term nature of the project - very specialised nature of the project. i.e. no market - Due to location, patient continuity of service only really feasible for one provider to deliver.

  9. Commissioning Decisions Full Tender • Decision by commissioner to procure a service; intention to select a single or small number of providers for contract. • Usually adopted for larger contracts which specify activity levels & price, guaranteeing a contract value & outcomes. • Legally secure provided strict adherence to the process. • Selection process is resource intensive and can be prolonged (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.

  10. Commissioning Decisions Any Qualified Provider • Decision by commissioner to procure a service; intention to select a large number of providers for contract. • Usually adopted for smaller contracts which do not specify activity levels but price, no guaranteed contract value- less outcomes focus • Legally secure provided strict adherence to the process. • Selection process is resource intensive but not as long as full 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.

  11. Example Any Qualified Provider • Nottingham City H.Pylori Breath Testing 2013

  12. Tips from an Evaluator • 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

  13. Contracts Finder https://online.contractsfinder.businesslink.gov.uk/

  14. Forming a Company??? • Legal advice • Cost • Management • LPC constitution • LOCSU

  15. OrClear as mud?Questions?

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