Planning

TB Dispensing Service - Pre Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Feb 2025 at 15:18

Planning

05 Feb 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently in the Planning stage for a procurement process titled "TB Dispensing Service - Pre Market Engagement". This contract involves providing a standardised pharmaceutical medicine dispensing service for Tuberculosis (TB) and Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium (NTM) patients. The project is focused on the Pharmacy services industry category and is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom, with delivery addresses in postal code ST4 6QG. The engagement end date for market feedback is set for 21 February 2025. This stage aims to gauge interest and gather insights from potential suppliers prior to a formal tender process. The estimated contract value is GBP 200,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to understand market dynamics and showcase their capabilities in the pharmaceutical services sector. It allows potential bidders to influence the scope of the final tender and ensures they are well-prepared to compete when the official procurement stage commences. Businesses specialising in pharmacy services and those with experience in handling TB and NTM patients will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest via the Atamis portal to stay informed about future developments.

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Notice Title

TB Dispensing Service - Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

2.1. The University Hospitals of North Midlands wishes to hear from organisations willing to share information about the provision of a Standardised Pharmaceutical Medicine Dispensing Service for Tuberculosis (TB) and Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium (NTM) Patients to gauge the likely level of interest in the project from the market. This is not an invitation to tender, nor does it preclude or favour eligibility to participate in the formal procurement once it starts. It is a process solely to test the current market capacity, to scope the services, and inform the procurement process. Details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final tender notice Additional information: This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. In the event of a publicly advertised tender being required, you will need to respond to the tender notice to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency, act as a soft market test to understand numbers of potential bidders and increase competition for any potential upcoming tender notice, if it is to go ahead. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final tender notice, if required. If you are interested in any future procurement relating to this PIN, then please express your interest to this PIN via the Atamis portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cddf780-2f07-46af-b174-0fe237c8bbb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648aeed6-506a-40e8-95ac-fe87b30ac940
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2025Expired
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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Elizabeth Bailey UHNM-SSOT
Contact Email
elizabeth.bailey@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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