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06 Jul 2020 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the provision of outsourced outpatient pharmacy services by Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) based in Swindon, South West England. The tender, titled "Outsourced Outpatient Pharmacy Services," was awarded with a total contract value of £17,078,506. This open procurement process commenced with a tender period that ended on 2nd July 2020, leading to a contract period starting on 1st September 2020 and extending until 31st August 2030, with potential annual extensions for up to ten years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large pharmacy service providers looking to expand their service offerings within the NHS framework. Businesses operating in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, especially those experienced in outpatient services, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The successful suppliers, Boots UK Ltd and Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd, highlight the competition landscape, indicating that other established healthcare service providers looking to strengthen their NHS partnerships could benefit from similar contracts in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Outsourced Outpatient Pharmacy Services

Notice Description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) (the 'Authorities') have awarded a contract for the provision for the pharmacy outpatient dispensing service. This contract will be let on an initial 5-year contract term, with annual extensions to not exceed a maximum of 10 years in duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bba52379-0852-47e9-82e9-44f061a62c32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d706201-558e-4e5d-9e8a-794766e0b320
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,078,506 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,078,506 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
Bath and Northeast Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire STP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Boots UK Ltd, Boots Pharmacy

Lloyds Pharmacy Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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