Planning

Outpatient Pharmacy Services - Pre Market Engagement

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Planning

01 May 2026 at 07:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is initiating a pre-market engagement for the provision of outpatient pharmacy services, covering sites in Worcester, Redditch, and Kidderminster. This planning stage of the procurement process seeks expressions of interest from potential suppliers. The engagement is classified under the pharmacy services category (CPV code: 85149000) and aims to establish GPhC-registered pharmacies on hospital sites. The engagement deadline is set for 15th May 2026, with opportunities for interested parties to attend information sessions on the 18th and 19th of May 2026. This planning process addresses the requirements for dispensing outpatient medicines with an estimated contract value of £2.8 million.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in NHS outpatient pharmacy services. Ideal candidates are likely to already operate within the UK healthcare sector, particularly those with the capability to manage high volumes of pharmaceutical transactions and adherence to local treatment guidelines. The process welcomes SMEs but notably excludes VCSE organisations. Active involvement in this initial engagement phase could enable potential suppliers to gain a competitive edge in upcoming tenders, fostering business growth through collaboration with a major NHS Trust in the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

Outpatient Pharmacy Services - Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

Pre-market engagement project for the Provision of Outpatient Pharmacy Services for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are seeking expressions of interest for the provision of outpatient pharmacy services across the 3 sites that it manages in Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminister. Primarily this will be an onsite presence across the sites. The Contractor will need to establish, as a minimum, a GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) registered pharmacy presence on the Worcester Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital and potentially at Kidderminister Treatment Centre. The outpatient model must incorporate a service that enables the dispensing of medicines for all Outpatient prescriptions generated by WAHT. WAHT estimates that volumes of outpatient transactions , during 2025/2026 amounted to approximately 20,112 items per annum with current spending on outpatient medicines amounting to approximately PS13m (inclusive of VAT). These figures are estimates only and do not provide any guarantees of future volumes or spending. WAHT estimates that volumes of dispensing for Infectious Diseases during 2025/26 amounted to 5339 items and PS1.9m (inclusive of VAT). The Contractor will be expected to dispense medicines in accordance with local treatment guidelines, protocols and agreed formularies. We are seeking suppliers who are currently operating or have capability to operate NHS outpatient pharmacy services. Can you please confirm attendance to a MS Teams invite or face to face at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals on the following dates and times will be provided by the Trust. 18th May - 09:00AM-14:00PM 19th May - 09:00AM-13:00PM Please contact Sanjeev Narwal (Director of Procurement) at sanjeev.narwal@nhs.net to attend one of the engagement days.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d22fc4-e57e-43fa-b8d1-7c2e1299a3e5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20262 weeks to go
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
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 1DD
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Leopard Hill
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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