Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Low-Tech Homecare Dispense and Delivery Service

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a framework agreement for the provision of a Low-Tech Homecare Dispense and Delivery Service for licensed medicines. The contract, categorized under health services, is significant for the members of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative, based in Derby, UK. This procurement process has moved through various stages including an initial tender on 14 January 2025, leading to the award stage confirmed on 19 March 2025.

The agreement officially commenced on 1 March 2025 and runs until 28 February 2027 with an option for extension. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to multiple suppliers including Alcura UK Ltd, HealthNet Homecare (UK) Ltd, Lloyds Clinical, Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services Ltd, and others. Business growth opportunities through this tender are substantial, particularly for businesses specialising in low-tech homecare services.

SMEs and large enterprises involved in pharmaceutical services and healthcare logistics can leverage this framework to supply licensed medicines across the East Midlands, enhancing their market presence. Companies experienced in homecare drug dispensing and delivery services, including oral, topical, and inhaled products, along with providing patient support programs, are well-suited to compete. The framework encourages integration, collaboration, and sustainable service provision, thus aligning with quality, innovation, and social value targets set by the procurement authority.