Scope
Reference
W50531
Description
The proposal is to re-tender the existing Framework Agreement for Pharmaceutical Services (NOE.535) due to expire June 2026.The over-arching aim is to provide an updated Framework Agreement to provide NHS Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Community Trusts and ICS's with an effective and efficient route to market in support of the provision of Pharmaceutical Services. The re-tender will update the existing 4 Lots - On-site Dispensing Services, Off-Site Dispensing Services, Ward Order Assembly, and the Dispensing and Delivery of MCA's(Medical Compliance Aids). There will also be the inclusion of additional services - covering Pharmacist Consultation Services and Hub and Spoke dispensing models.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 January 2026 to 2 January 2030
- 4 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 October 2025
Procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTJM-6566-YTJZ
Don Valley House, Savile Street East
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - central government