Scope
Description
Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS Trusts, is based in North East London. The Trust runs five hospitals throughout the City of London and East London, and these are
• Mile End Hospital
• Newham University Hospital
• Royal London Hospital
• St Bartholomew's Hospital
• Whipps Cross University
The services required are:
a) Outpatient prescription dispensing services.
b) Outpatient dispensing of medicines into monitored dose systems (e.g. Venalink, Nomad) for specific clinics. The Trust will supply the list of clinics.
c) Outpatient private prescription dispensing services.
d) Retail pharmacy services, including the provision of P and GSL medicines.
e) Delivery of medicines dispensed by the Supplier. Note: Delivery will be in line with the Trust's requirements around deliveries of medicines.
f) Medication collection service for medicines issued by the Supplier.
On site pharmacy dispensing services are required at Royal London and St Barts hospitals only. Remote dispensing to be available to outpatients at other sites.
The delivery model must provide an overall balance of patient access, digital transformation, estate optimisation and financial sustainability.
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
- 85112200 - Outpatient care services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKI - London
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 March 2026
Engagement process description
The competition will be conducted through the Atamis portal under the Provider Selection Regime.
The Trust will consult prospective suppliers to gather feedback on the draft requirements.
If you wish to participate in pre-market engagement please register your interest for project C401295 download the Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire, and upload the completed form.
Queries relating to the pre-market process can be addressed to:
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 March 2026
Contracting authority
Barts Health NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTL-5832-LMDG
20 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Billie Chana
Email: billie.chana@htepgpartners.com
Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government