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PlanningPharmacy servicesCPV: 85149000

SCH Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service

Sheffield
Published 20 May, 2025
Contract Value
£4,900,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for the "SCH Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service" contract. This is a service contract to provide an onsite pharmacy dispensing service for outpatient prescriptions at Sheffield Children's Hospital, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The estimated value of the contract is £4.9 million, subject to a gross cap of £5.8 million.

The procurement follows legal guidelines set by the UK legislation (2023/54). Key dates include a future notice date scheduled for 2nd February 2026, with the contract period expected to start on 1st October 2027 and end on 30th September 2032. The contract is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and there is potential for renewal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare and pharmaceutical services, particularly those specialising in pharmacy management and supply chain operations. The provider selected will manage procurement, storage, dispensing, and distribution of medicines, along with invoicing and management information services. Businesses with experience in handling large-scale pharmacy operations and a track record of efficient service delivery would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

The potential for a five-year service period, combined with renewal options, could ensure sustained business growth and opportunities for increased market presence for successful bidders.

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision of an onsite pharmacy dispensing service for outpatient prescriptions based at Sheffield Childrens Hospital where the supplier will manage the procurement, storage, dispensing, distribution, and delivery of medicines, Invoicing, and provision of management information. SCH will retain the prescribing responsibility.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Planned

N/A

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051893
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£4,900,000
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is five 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

SCN
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
SHEFFIELD
S10 2TH
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-051893

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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