SCH Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service

The Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to secure an onsite pharmacy dispensing service for outpatient prescriptions at Sheffield Children's Hospital. This process, under the title "SCH Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service," falls under the category of pharmacy services and is planned to commence on 1st October 2027, with a contract period ending on 30th September 2032, potentially extending to 2034. The project location is Sheffield, United Kingdom, in the UKE3 region.

Businesses should note the planned future notice date is 2nd February 2026, which provides an opportunity to prepare submissions ahead of the procurement process initiation. The procurement process is being undertaken under the legal basis Act 2023/54 and involves a significant projected value of £4.9 million, grossing £5.8 million. This procurement presents a robust opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on pharmacy services and healthcare logistics.

Companies involved in the management, storage, and distribution of medical supplies are well-suited to compete. Participating entities can leverage this contract to expand their healthcare service offerings, manage significant procurement and distribution operations, and strengthen their position within the UK's public healthcare sector. As the process is in the planning stage, proactive businesses have an opportunity to align their strategies and resources to effectively meet the requirements of the Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust for the upcoming tender opportunities.