Scope
Reference
BHFT 0745
Description
Pharmacy Procurement Contract - A
ranked framework for the supply and
delivery of Supply of Dose banded compounded chemotherapy
split into 2 lots:
Lot 1: Products - 7 molecules / all brands
Lot 2: Products - 13 molecules / all brands
The ranked framework will be open to
the participating Trusts of the South
East Pharmacy Procurement Service
(SEPPS): Thames Valley and Wessex (TV&W)
1. Ashford and St Peters Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
2. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
3. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
4. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
5. East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
6. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
7. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
8. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
9. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
10. Isle of Wight NHS Trust
11. Kent Community Health NHS Trust
12. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
13. Medway NHS Foundation Trust
14. Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
15. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
16. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *
17. Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
18. Queen Victoria Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
19. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
20. Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
21. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
22. Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
23. Sussex Community NHS Trust
24. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
25. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
26. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
This framework will be available for use
by Trusts in East of England and
London regions, but the volumes for
these regions have not been included
for adjudication as part of the tender
process.
SEC Trusts can utilise this tender for
products or services not covered by the
National unlicensed aseptically
prepared cytotoxic medicines and
Dose banded compounded chemotherapy framework via MPSC.
Please note: we did not publish a
preliminary market engagement notice
(UK2) for the following reasons:
- we are not seeking to further develop
our requirements or procurement
approach.
- we have procured similar supply
arrangements via the Open procedure
and deployed similar conditions of
participation and award criteria. These
have yielded good results previously.
- we have already prepared our tender
pack (see attached), that detail
standard NHS contractual terms which
have been found to be acceptable to
the supply chain.
- we understand the likely suppliers
who will be interested but the open
notice approach gives opportunity to
others looking to enter the Dose banded compounded chemotherapy supply market
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £17,250,000,000 excluding VAT
- £20,700,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 August 2026 to 30 August 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKJ - South East (England)
Lot 1. Lot 1 - High Volume
Description
Expected High Volume Demand
Lot value (estimated)
- £11,557,500 excluding VAT
- £13,869,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Low Volume
Description
Expected Low Volume Demand
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,692,500 excluding VAT
- £6,831,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Contracting Authorities reserve the
right to maintain supply with the
incumbent Supplier to maintain
continuity of care for patients.
Framework call-off rules require the
highest ranked Supplier for each LOT
will be approached first to provide
Services. Only should the highest
ranked Supplier not be able to meet the
demand and provide an acceptable
product, will the next highest ranked
Supplier be approached.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The ranked framework will be open to
the participating Trusts of the South
East Pharmacy Procurement Service
(SEPPS). See Contract Description.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 - High Volume
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Low Volume
See Tender Pack
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - High Volume
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Low Volume
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 June 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 6 July 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | See ITT Instructions |
Price | 35.00% |
| Technical Questions | See ITT Instructions |
Quality | 23.99% |
| Technical Compliance | See ITT Instructions |
Quality | 16.00% |
| Shelf Life | See ITT Instructions |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Social Value | See ITT Instructions |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Conditions of Participation | Pass/Fail |
Quality | 0.01% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 day payment terms as set out in the
Tender Pack - see 'PR BHFT 0745 -
ITT Open - Schedule 7 - Draft
Contract'.
Description of risks to contract performance
The following have been identified as
‘Known Risks’:
Denial of access to raw material medicines to Suppliers, which increases the cost of Dose Banded Compounded Chemotherapy ,or brands on the Framework Agreement. Where this can be demonstrated by the Supplier, the Price for affected Dose Banded Compounded Chemotherapy will be agreed and the Framework Prices modified as a Variation which may result in the overall Framework Agreement value increasing.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVLX-5425-VJZN
London House, London Road
Bracknell
RG12 2UT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Neelan Moodley
Email: neelan.moodley@berkshire.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government