Pharmacy Homecare Delivery Services 2022

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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AwardUpdate

09 Mar 2026 at 12:03

Award

15 Jun 2022 at 15:13

Tender

07 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement project titled "Pharmacy Homecare Delivery Services 2022" is orchestrated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative focuses on the UK region under the industry category of "home delivery of provisions" with CPV classification 85312200. The procurement pertains to establishing a comprehensive framework for pharmacy homecare services, segmented into several lots, including Dispensing, Dispensing and Delivery, Virtual Ward, Virtual Ward Community Hubs, and High Tech Homecare services. The procurement process is in the award and contract update stage, with the initial contract period now extended by six months due to strategic adjustments. The original contract, dated from April 2022, has been valued at £135 million, highlighting a significant engagement for businesses involved in healthcare services.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses operating in pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare logistics, and clinical homecare services. SMEs and larger enterprises alike, such as Alcura UK Ltd, Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare Limited, and Fresenius Medical Care, have been actively awarded contracts under this framework. The open procedure procurement method offers competitive chances for organisations that can deliver quality homecare services, including innovative solutions like virtual wards and high-tech treatments. Businesses adept at providing integrated and scalable healthcare services are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and engage in a strategic partnership with the NHS in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Homecare Delivery Services 2022

Notice Description

The tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Delivery Services, which includes low, mid and high tech homecare services. The agreement will be split into 5 lots: Lot 1 - Dispensing Lot 2 - Dispensing and Delivery Lot 3 - Virtual Ward Lot 3A - Virtual Ward Community Hubs Lot 4 - High tech Homecare The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years maximum, 2 years initial period, with the option to extend for up to 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Dispensing

The tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Delivery Services, which includes low, mid and high tech homecare services. The agreement will be split into 5 lots: Lot 1 - Dispensing Lot 2 - Dispensing and Delivery Lot 3 - Virtual Ward Lot 3A - Virtual Ward Community Hubs Lot 4 - High tech Homecare

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 2 Dispensing and Delivery

Lot 2 Dispensing and Delivery The provision to deliver dispensed medicines according to a valid prescription to the patients' preferred address or to a local community pharmacy. The supplier will ensure that all prescriptions undergo a final accuracy check by a registered pharmacist or registered accredited pharmacy technician, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 3 Virtual Ward

Lot 3 Virtual Ward Virtual wards include services for patients to receive the needed care and observation need at home safely and conveniently. Services can include pre- and post-hospital care. The provision also includes the equipment required for the service.

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 3A Virtual Ward Community Hubs

Lot 3A Virtual Ward Community Hubs Provision for portable wards at the required locations e.g., buses or portable cabins that are fully equipped to carry out treatment, observations, and monitoring.

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 4 High tech Homecare

Lot 4 High Tech Homecare The provision for carrying out complex treatment such as IV drug administration that requires trained nurses or healthcare professional administration. This lot also includes the requirements for portable equipment such as medical grade fridges provided prior to treatment initiation. This lot is split into 3 sublots: Lot 4A High Tech Aseptic Compounding Lot 4B High Tech Cancer, Palliative and Long-term Conditions Lot 4C High Tech Community High Care Delivery

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0308d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020833-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£86,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust ("UHCW")

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Alcura UK Ltd

Fairview Health Ltd

HealthNet Homecare (UK) Limited

LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare

Polar Speed Distribution Limited

QE FACILITIES LIMITED

Quest HC Ltd

Personal Homecare Pharmacy

Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Limited

Healthcare at Home Ltd

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