Planning

STH - Distribution of out patient prescriptions Crucible Ltd(WO

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 Sep 2024 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the distribution of outpatient prescriptions. This contract involves the delivery of medications to patients' homes and a scheduled home delivery service for specific medications. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 3 October 2024. The procurement falls under the postal services category and is valued at £100,000. The trust is based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and the services will be delivered across England. Key contact for this process is Andrew Duffield, reachable at a.duffield1@nhs.net.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in postal or medical delivery services. Given the importance of reliable delivery for patient care, businesses with robust logistics capabilities and experience in handling medications would be well-suited to compete. Successfully securing this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and credibility within the healthcare sector, opening doors to further opportunities in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

STH - Distribution of out patient prescriptions Crucible Ltd(WO

Notice Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust intend to award contract(s) for the delivery of out patient medications to patients' homes and a home delivery service for regular scheduled deliveries of certain medications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a2d48e8-e560-43f1-a546-0c09be04efca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503de3f-bbb2-484e-adcb-10bbfdaae144
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Andrew Duffield
Contact Email
a.duffield1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07790 363970

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

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