Medication Administration Service
Overview
Summary, notice description and lot information
Milton Keynes City Council has completed the procurement process for a Medication Administration Service, in collaboration with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. The contract focuses on services to assist residents within Milton Keynes in managing their medication safely. This tender, identified with id "2025-097", falls under the social work services category, covering a range of support such as prompting, reminding, and direct administration of medication.
The procurement was conducted under the Light Touch Regime and utilised an open procedure method. The process concluded with the contract being awarded to Hands in Harmony Home Care Services Limited, with a contract period starting on 26 January 2026 and an initial term of three years, with an optional extension of two years. The gross contract value is £1,311,557.08 GBP.
This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social work industries, particularly those with expertise in medication administration and management. Companies that are CQC registered and rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' with a base in Milton Keynes are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract offers long-term growth prospects due to its initial three-year term, with a possible two-year extension.
SMEs could particularly benefit, as seen with the awarding of the contract to a small enterprise, highlighting the inclusivity of the procurement process and the potential for smaller businesses to secure substantial public sector contracts.
Milton Keynes City Council ('the Council') is currently out to tender for the provision of a Medication Administration Service. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and Milton Keynes City Council are working together to commission Medication Administration services for residents in Milton Keynes, where requiring support to safely administer their medication is an identified need. Medicines support is any support that enables a person to manage their medicines.
This covers prompting or reminding people to take their medicines; helping people remove medicines from packaging; and administering some or all of a person's medicines. Referrals for the service will come from CNWL District Nurse team only and could be located anywhere within Milton Keynes. Any prospective Providers will be registered with CQC, with the registered office located in Milton Keynes.
The provider will be rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' in all domains (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led) at their most recent inspection. There must be no CQC enforcement notices in place. This procurement is being run via the open procedure under the Light Touch Regime.
The Council proposes to enter into a contract that will be for an initial term of 3 years with an option for the Council to extend for 2 years with the successful tenderer (Service Provider). Tender submissions must be returned electronically via the Authorities e-tendering portal In-Tend: in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home as per the prescribed instructions in the tender documentation. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon on the 21st August 2025.
2 Year optional extension
Procurement Classification
Notice type, method, and CPV codes
Contract Values
Financial information and value estimates
The contract period is three years.
Key Dates
Publication, submission, and award timeline
Notice Status
Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts
Contracting Authority
Buyer organisation and contact details
Awarded Supplier
Supplier who was awarded this contract
Documents & Links
External resources and data downloads
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.
Need help with your tender submission?
Our expert team can help you prepare a winning bid. Get professional support from CareSync Experts.
Get in touch with our team at Care Sync Experts today for a consultation.
Email: hello@caresyncexperts.co.uk
Phone: 0333 577 0877
Contact UsBidding for contracts like this
Other tenders in Camden
- Health Visiting Services in Camden
- Camden Adult Pathway Partnership (CAPP) 25/26 in Camden
- Carers' Support Services in Camden
- Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service for Rough Sleepers in Camden
- Integrated Sexual Health Services in Camden
- NLFT - Welfare Support RFQ in Camden