HIV Homecare - Medication and Home Delivery

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Jun 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "HIV Homecare - Medication and Home Delivery" was managed by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, targeting the pharmaceutical products industry in the South East of the United Kingdom. This tender was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement under the PCR 2015 regulations, specifically referencing the Homecare Medicines Services OJEU Ref: 2021/S 000-028751. The contract is valued at £9,340,426, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028. The award stage was completed on 26th March 2026, with the awarded supplier being Alcura UK Limited.

This tender represents notable opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical product distribution, especially those capable of providing efficient medication delivery services. Although this particular contract went to Alcura UK Limited, similar upcoming opportunities may suit large-scale enterprises with the infrastructure to support homecare medicine services. SMEs and VCSEs were not considered suitable for this contract, indicating a preference for companies with extensive resources and reach in delivering critical healthcare solutions across the region.

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Notice Title

HIV Homecare - Medication and Home Delivery

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of the supply and home delivery of Medication for Patients, with the option to extend for 24 months in 2 x tranches of 12 months each. This is a call off agreement under the PCR 2015 regulations, framework reference: Homecare Medicines Services OJEU Ref: 2021/S 000-028751

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8277f305-e95e-47b2-a93f-e378d97fec50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df0930c6-400d-4e7c-a30a-9e9a5dcdb92b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,340,426 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,680,852 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALCURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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