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Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Low-Tech Homecare Dispense and Delivery Service

East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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19 Mar 2025 at 11:08

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TenderUpdate

14 Jan 2025 at 14:48

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Award

02 Jan 2025 at 15:17

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Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a framework agreement for the provision of a Low-Tech Homecare Dispense and Delivery Service for licensed medicines. The contract, categorized under health services, is significant for the members of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative, based in Derby, UK. This procurement process has moved through various stages including an initial tender on 14 January 2025, leading to the award stage confirmed on 19 March 2025. The agreement officially commenced on 1 March 2025 and runs until 28 February 2027 with an option for extension. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to multiple suppliers including Alcura UK Ltd, HealthNet Homecare (UK) Ltd, Lloyds Clinical, Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services Ltd, and others.

Business growth opportunities through this tender are substantial, particularly for businesses specialising in low-tech homecare services. SMEs and large enterprises involved in pharmaceutical services and healthcare logistics can leverage this framework to supply licensed medicines across the East Midlands, enhancing their market presence. Companies experienced in homecare drug dispensing and delivery services, including oral, topical, and inhaled products, along with providing patient support programs, are well-suited to compete. The framework encourages integration, collaboration, and sustainable service provision, thus aligning with quality, innovation, and social value targets set by the procurement authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Low-Tech Homecare Dispense and Delivery Service

Notice Description

This framework agreement is for the provision of a Low-Tech Homecare Dispense & Delivery<br/>Service for Licensed Medicines for patients of Member Trusts referred to henceforth as the<br/>'Service' to Participating Trusts of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative

Lot Information

Lot 1

EMPC is a NHS Procurement organisation hosted by University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust who is managing the Contract on behalf of the Trusts listed in Annex B9. EMPC is undertaking a competitive tender on behalf of the listed Trusts the provision of a Low-Tech Homecare Dispense and Delivery Service.

Renewal: Extension exercise at the discretion of EMPC and the Suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047937
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010092-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative
Additional Buyers

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2QY
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Alcura Health Ltd

HealthNet Homecare (UK) Limited

Lloyds Clinical Limited

Personal Homecare Pharmacy LTD

Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services Limited

Quest HC Limited

Sciensus Pharma Services Limited

TCD Medical

Further Information

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