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PlanningHealth servicesCPV: 85100000

NOE CPC Pharmaceutical Services

Sheffield
Published 28 May, 2025
Contract Value
£600,000,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, a public authority acting on behalf of central government, is planning the procurement process for the "NOE CPC Pharmaceutical Services". This notice relates to a re-tender of the existing Framework Agreement for Pharmaceutical Services set to expire in June 2026. The initiative aims to provide NHS Trusts and related healthcare organisations across the UK with a comprehensive market framework supporting various pharmaceutical services.

The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with related notices set to be published around 1st October 2025. The tender involves multiple lots, including On-site and Off-Site Dispensing Services, and introduces additional services such as Pharmacist Consultation Services. Key procurement categories identified are within health services, and the framework agreement holds a gross value of GBP 720 million.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical services, particularly those specialising in dispensing and delivery, to expand their market reach. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the framework's inclusivity and value, providing a chance for growth through long-term contracts. Businesses with innovative capabilities in Pharmacist Consultation Services and Hub and Spoke dispensing models will find this tender particularly attractive.

With an extensive contract period set from January 2026 to January 2030, this procurement process offers a stable platform for sustained business development within the UK's health sector.

Notice 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.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Planned

N/A

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05285c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£600,000,000
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is four years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NOE
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE
Services
Contact Name
David Willis
SHEFFIELD
S4 7UQ
Yorkshire and The Humber
England
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

External resources and data downloads

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-05285c

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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