Planning

Preliminary Market Consultation for outsourcing hospital outpatient dispensing services

TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

28 Feb 2017 at 13:15

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Feb 2017 at 12:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tameside General Hospital is initiating a preliminary market consultation for outsourcing hospital outpatient dispensing services. This procurement process falls under the healthcare industry and is located in Ashton-under-Lyne, North West England. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. An open day is scheduled for 20th March 2017 to foster engagement and gather insights from potential operators. This consultation aims to inform the eventual procurement exercise by developing a robust specification that meets the needs of both patients and staff.

This opportunity represents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses involved in pharmacy services, community health, or healthcare logistics. Companies that have expertise in outpatient pharmacy dispensing, emergency department services, or homecare delivery would find an excellent fit in this tender. The Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is keen to hear innovative ideas from market operators, creating a competitive marketplace that promises value for money while enhancing service delivery to patients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Consultation for outsourcing hospital outpatient dispensing services

Notice Description

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with prospective operators for outsourcing hospital outpatient dispensing services and is holding an "open day" on the 20th March 2017 to gauge interest and explore the opportunity further before commencing a procurement exercise. AIMS OF THE PRELIMINARY MARKET CONSULTATION The Trust is holding an "open day" to understand what the market operators can offer and to gain information to assist with the development of the specification/criteria. The Trust is keen to listen to ideas and innovation to aide with the specification development and ensure the tendered solution provides competition and delivers the Trust value for money as well as meeting patients and staff needs. The following services are within scope at this stage however this may change: * Outpatient Pharmacy dispensing services; * Emergency Department dispensing services; * Provision of Community Pharmacy services including the sale of over the counter (ie non-prescription) (OTC) medicines plus food and drinks items. * Homecare Delivery Service; Interested operators should contact supplies@tgh.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e672e0bf-601c-454f-aeec-5d7685e112fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35382072-3c9d-41b7-ae0d-1d305eae0bc7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplies@tgh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
OL6 9RW
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
Ashton St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Further Information

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