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)

8.30pm - NHS contracts and tenders (Nick Hunter, Chief Officer of Nottinghamshire LPC)

9.15pm – Questions and review of post-it notes

Parish notice – City CCG

CPPE Dementia Friend / Focal Point Event

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NHS services procurement and

contractingNick Hunter, MRPharmS

Chief Officer, Nottinghamshire LPC

15 & 22 May 2014

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

Commissioning Cycle

Procurement

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

Why are procurement rules important?

It is a legal requirement

To protect all parties

Secure the best value for money

Commissioning DecisionsTender 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.

Commissioning DecisionsFull 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.

Commissioning DecisionsAny 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.

ExampleAny Qualified Provider Nottingham City H.Pylori Breath Testing 2013

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

Contracts Finderhttps://online.contractsfinder.businesslink.gov.uk/

Forming a Company??? Legal advice

Cost

Management

LPC constitution

LOCSU

OrClear as mud?

Questions?