This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 13:28

Tender

12 Dec 2022 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust recently completed the procurement process for secure outpatient pharmacy services. The contract, titled "Outpatient Pharmacy Services," is valued at £32 million and covers both onsite and offsite dispensing to be provided at Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital in London. This procurement process focused on pharmacy services within the health sector and followed a competitive procedure with negotiation. Notably, the procurement was in the stage of award and contract, and an agreement was formalised on 12th June 2024 with Boots UK Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering comprehensive pharmacy services, especially around hospital environments. Suppliers of healthcare services, specialised pharmacy providers, and those experienced in logistical delivery to health facilities would find this contract pertinent. The ability to provide quality services with technical and social value benefits, alongside competitive pricing, makes it a lucrative opportunity for businesses prepared to engage in complex negotiations and fulfil service standards specified by a prominent UK healthcare provider.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Outpatient Pharmacy Servics

Notice Description

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has a requirement for an adult onsite outpatient dispensing service to be delivered from two units, one at Guy's Hospital and one at St Thomas' Hospital; and an offsite outpatient dispensing and delivery service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has a requirement for an adult onsite outpatient dispensing service to be delivered from two units, one at Guy's Hospital and one at St Thomas' Hospital; and an offsite outpatient dispensing and delivery service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038caa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059005-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOTS

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