Tender

Pharmacy Outpatient Dispensing

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

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Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 08:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barts Health NHS Trust has initiated an open tender process seeking a managed service provider to deliver outpatient pharmacy services. The procurement falls under the pharmacy services category (CPV code 85149000) with an estimated value of £6,000,000. The services are to be provided in London, England, specifically at postal code E14 5HJ. The tender is currently active, beginning its tender period on 14 April 2026, and will conclude on 18 May 2026 at 12:00 BST. The contract period is set to commence on 1 November 2026 and conclude on 31 October 2031, providing a substantial engagement opportunity for the selected service provider.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale outpatient services. While the project is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with robust capabilities in healthcare provisioning will find this opportunity aligned with their growth potential. The open procurement procedure invites comprehensive proposals to leverage the strategic relationship with Barts Health NHS Trust, a major health establishment in the UK, offering substantial business growth potential to the successful bidder. Service providers with experience in healthcare management and pharmaceutical dispense and delivery are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Outpatient Dispensing

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a managed service provider to deliver outpatient pharmacy services at Barts Health NHS Trust. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d15165dd-c220-42fa-8d3d-f39e62cda80a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a29864-8976-4b1e-bbe2-8daa275ef35b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
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
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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