Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, trading as North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative ("NOE CPC")
Don Valley House, Savile Street East
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pharmaceutical Services
Reference number
C377322
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
North of England CPC (NOECPC), NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP), East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub and NHS Commercial Solutions are inviting Suppliers the opportunity to provide NHS Trusts, Mental Health Trusts and ICBs with a fully compliant Pharmaceutical Services Framework Agreement for the delivery of patient care.
The services, across the Lots, aims are;
• To provide an Inpatient, Outpatient and Discharge Dispensing service which is safe and effective and conducted by certified suppliers. This could be on site(s) at a trust or via a remote hub.
• To provide a Multi-compartment Compliance Aid (MCA) service to help and guide patients to take their medication on the correct day and time.
• To effectively provide the delivery of stock pharmaceutical products to the Participating Authority in pre-assembled containers for defined ward locations, ready for onward internal delivery within the hospital.
• Provide fully trained and competent staff to perform their duties in accordance with the specification requirements outlined below.
• To provide the appropriate reporting of services needed to assist in the reporting to Commissioners, if appropriate.
This is to be achieved through:
Lot 1 : Remote Dispensing Services
Lot 2 : On-site Dispensing Services
Lot 3 : Dispensing of Medicine Compliance Aids
Lot 4 : Ward Order Assembly Services
The framework will run for four years and is expected to commence in June 2026. Eligible contracting authorities are set out in this notice.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Section 3 - Lot 1 - Remote Dispensing Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The below-listed Authorities (plus those entities listed at Section II.2.11 and Section VI.3) are eligible to access the resulting framework – subject to NOE CPC approval.
AGH Solutions Ltd
AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Barnsley Facilities Services Limited
BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
BRADFORD DISTRICT CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
CALDERDALE AND HUDDERSFIELD NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Limited
CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited
DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd (T/A Harrogate Integrated Facilities LTD)
HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE
HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
LEEDS COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
LOCALA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS CIC
MANX CARE
MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST
NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
ROTHERHAM DONCASTER AND SOUTH HUMBER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
SHEFFIELD HEALTH PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
A full list of current NHS Procurement Hub members is available at all times on the below websites.
http://noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members
https://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/
https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/
https://www.eoecph.nhs.uk/
NOE CPC member bodies as listed at: http://www.noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members
and any additional new NOE CPC members including wholly owned companies and subsidiaries, may utilise this framework agreement during the contract term.
See Section II.2.11 and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The entities eligible to utilise any resulting agreement(s), subject to the approval of NOE CPC include any other NHS/Public Sector bodies located in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, including any of the Crown Dependencies and NHS Collaborative Procurement Organisations:
The NHS in England (National Health Service for the United Kingdom) including but not limited to: Foundation Trusts, Acute (Hospital) Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Care Trusts listed at:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory
Integrated Care Systems (ICS’s)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/system-and-organisational-oversight/system-directory/
Integrated Care Boards (ICB’s)
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-your-local-integrated-care-board/
Department of Health:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Arm’s Length Bodies:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-contact-department-of-health-arms-length-bodies/department-of-healths-agencies-and-partner-organisations
Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and their individual constituent organisations:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/category/stp/
NHS England:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Organisation involved in commissioning and/or overseeing General Practitioner services, GP consortia, GP Practices and any other provider of primary medical services who are a party to any of the following contracts:
- General Medical Services (GMS)
- Personal Medical Services (PMS)
- Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS)
The NHS in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland including but not limited to Primary care services - GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services at:
NHS Wales (National Health Service for Wales): including but not limited to Welsh Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Public Health Wales:
Continued at Section VI.3 Additional Information
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Section 3 - Lot 2 - On-site Dispensing Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For further information of eligible entities please see Lot 1 – Section II.2.4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The entities eligible to utilise any resulting agreement(s), subject to the approval of NOE CPC include any other NHS/Public Sector bodies located in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, including any of the Crown Dependencies and NHS Collaborative Procurement Organisations:
The NHS in England (National Health Service for the United Kingdom) including but not limited to: Foundation Trusts, Acute (Hospital) Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Care Trusts listed at:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory
Integrated Care Systems (ICS’s)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/system-and-organisational-oversight/system-directory/
Integrated Care Boards (ICB’s)
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-your-local-integrated-care-board/
Department of Health:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Arm’s Length Bodies:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-contact-department-of-health-arms-length-bodies/department-of-healths-agencies-and-partner-organisations
Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and their individual constituent organisations:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/category/stp/
NHS England:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Organisation involved in commissioning and/or overseeing General Practitioner services, GP consortia, GP Practices and any other provider of primary medical services who are a party to any of the following contracts:
- General Medical Services (GMS)
- Personal Medical Services (PMS)
- Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS)
The NHS in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland including but not limited to Primary care services - GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services at:
NHS Wales (National Health Service for Wales): including but not limited to Welsh Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Public Health Wales:
Continued at Section VI.3 Additional Information
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Section 3 - Lot 3 - Dispensing of Medicine Compliance Aids
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For further information of eligible entities please see Lot 1 – Section II.2.4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The entities eligible to utilise any resulting agreement(s), subject to the approval of NOE CPC include any other NHS/Public Sector bodies located in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, including any of the Crown Dependencies and NHS Collaborative Procurement Organisations:
The NHS in England (National Health Service for the United Kingdom) including but not limited to: Foundation Trusts, Acute (Hospital) Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Care Trusts listed at:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory
Integrated Care Systems (ICS’s)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/system-and-organisational-oversight/system-directory/
Integrated Care Boards (ICB’s)
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-your-local-integrated-care-board/
Department of Health:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Arm’s Length Bodies:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-contact-department-of-health-arms-length-bodies/department-of-healths-agencies-and-partner-organisations
Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and their individual constituent organisations:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/category/stp/
NHS England:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Organisation involved in commissioning and/or overseeing General Practitioner services, GP consortia, GP Practices and any other provider of primary medical services who are a party to any of the following contracts:
- General Medical Services (GMS)
- Personal Medical Services (PMS)
- Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS)
The NHS in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland including but not limited to Primary care services - GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services at:
NHS Wales (National Health Service for Wales): including but not limited to Welsh Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Public Health Wales:
Continued at Section VI.3 Additional Information
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Section 3 - Lot 4 - Ward Order Assemble Services
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For further information of eligible entities please see Lot 1 – Section II.2.4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The entities eligible to utilise any resulting agreement(s), subject to the approval of NOE CPC include any other NHS/Public Sector bodies located in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, including any of the Crown Dependencies and NHS Collaborative Procurement Organisations:
The NHS in England (National Health Service for the United Kingdom) including but not limited to: Foundation Trusts, Acute (Hospital) Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Care Trusts listed at:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory
Integrated Care Systems (ICS’s)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/system-and-organisational-oversight/system-directory/
Integrated Care Boards (ICB’s)
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-your-local-integrated-care-board/
Department of Health:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Arm’s Length Bodies:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-contact-department-of-health-arms-length-bodies/department-of-healths-agencies-and-partner-organisations
Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and their individual constituent organisations:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/category/stp/
NHS England:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Organisation involved in commissioning and/or overseeing General Practitioner services, GP consortia, GP Practices and any other provider of primary medical services who are a party to any of the following contracts:
- General Medical Services (GMS)
- Personal Medical Services (PMS)
- Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS)
The NHS in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland including but not limited to Primary care services - GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services at:
NHS Wales (National Health Service for Wales): including but not limited to Welsh Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Public Health Wales:
Continued at Section VI.3 Additional Information
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Condition of Participation are set out in the tender documents.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
This is a 4 year framework
four.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction
Participating Authorities reserve the right to undertake electronic auctions in the awarding of call-offs under this framework agreement.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 April 2026
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 March 2026
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply.
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
NHS Scotland (National Health Service for Scotland) including but not limited to Regional NHS Boards, Special NHS Boards and public health body at:
http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/
Health and Social Care Services in Northern Ireland: (National Health Service for Northern Ireland) including but not limited to Health Trusts, Social Care Board and other HSC Agencies:
http://online.hscni.net/
Social Enterprise UK:
https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk
Local Authority Councils in England, Scotland and Wales: county, unitary, district, borough, and metropolitan councils (parish/community councils)
Local Councils in England, Scotland and Wales:
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
Local Authority Councils in Northern Ireland:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
Isle of Man (IoM) Government and associated IoM based public bodies, including all IoM Government Departments and Cabinet Office, including but not limited to: Department of Health & Social Care:
https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/
The States of Jersey Government and administration including all Government Departments including but not limited to: Health & Social Services:
https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/Pages/default.aspx
The States of Guernsey (Parliament and government) including but not limited to the Committee for Health & Social Care:
https://www.gov.gg/article/152954/Health-and-Social-Services-Department
Educational Establishments in England including schools and colleges:
https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/
Schools in Wales:
https://gov.wales/address-list-schools
Further Education and 6th Form Colleges in the UK:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-education-colleges-in-the-uk
Higher Education Recognised or listed bodies in the UK offering degree-level courses:
https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised
Schools in Scotland including primary, secondary and special schools:
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/
Educational Establishments in Scotland:
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/ScotXed/SchoolEducation/SchoolEstablishments
Schools and Educational Establishments in Northern Ireland:
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
Higher Education Universities and Colleges in Northern Ireland:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/universities-and-colleges-northern-ireland
UK Police Forces in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales including National Special Police Forces.
https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/
England Fire and Rescue Services
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
Scottish Fire & Rescue Services
http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx
Welsh Fire & Rescue Services
https://www.gov.wales/fire-rescue
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
https://www.nifrs.org/
UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-opening
Registered charities in England and Wales:
https://www.gov.uk/find-charity-information
Registered charities in Scotland:
https://www.oscr.org.uk/charities
Registered charities in Northern Ireland:
http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/
Ministry of Defence (MOD):
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Ministry of Justice (MOJ):
https://www.gov.uk/browse/justice/prisons-probation
Registered social landlords, government funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing, including housing associations, trusts and cooperatives.
England:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
Scotland:
https://www.housingregulator.gov.scot/landlord-performance/landlords
Wales:
http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en
Northern Ireland:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Any other public sector and government organisations, including, but not limited to, those listed at; Departments, agencies and public bodies
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
NOE CPC will incorporate a minimum 8 working day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers, in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Provider Selection Regime 2023.
Bidders should note that the NOECPC retain absolute discretion as to whether to accept any offer following evaluation. The NOE CPC is not bound in any way to accept any and reserves the right to make no further contract award under this procurement process.
NOE CPC shall not be held liable for any liability or cost or expense incurred by any bidder in relation to this project whatsoever, including, without limitations, in relation to the preparation of their tender and any subsequent clarification or any legal or other expenses.