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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Dose Banded Chemotherapy Services

East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative

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22 Jun 2026 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) has completed the award stage for a Framework Agreement focused on the provision of dose banded chemotherapy services. This tender, classified under the pharmaceutical products category (CPV code 33600000), was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold. The current contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will last until 30th June 2027, covering various delivery locations in England, including Derby, United Kingdom. The contract extension was made to ensure the continuity of patient care, pending the future tendering processes due later in 2026.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed suitable for this type of contract. The contract, valued at £9,000,000, is currently awarded to suppliers including ITH Pharma, Baxter Healthcare Ltd, and Qualasept Ltd t/a Bath ASU. The involvement of both large-scale suppliers and SMEs signals a diverse competitive landscape, opening up avenues for more companies to participate and secure future contracts. This creates a strategic platform for businesses seeking expansion within the pharmaceutical supply chain, given the framework's focus on critical healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Dose Banded Chemotherapy Services

Notice Description

Framework Extended for a period of 12months as per the UK-05 Transparency Notice published on Find a Tender Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-006485 on 26th January 2026 UK06 - Contract Award Notice - 2026/S 000-031428 - published on 7th April 2026 Additional information: The current contract is due to expire on 30 June 2026. To maintain continuity of patient care and ensure uninterrupted product and service delivery, EMPC will extend the existing agreements with current Awarded Suppliers beyond this date until 30th une 2027. New Procurement timescales will be communicated to the market as soon as possible. It is anticipated the new Tender will be published towards the end of 2026. This is due to EMPC having to undertake Spend Controls approval which has now been given.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61dfce02-61e9-488d-a9c6-9005ebf526f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b799a57-5a9f-4ffd-8637-c86691a4412e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2QY
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
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
Derby
Electoral Ward
Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ITH Pharma Ltd

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Qualasept Ltd t/a Bath ASU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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