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Outpatient Pharmacy Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST

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16 Jan 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is embarking on a public procurement process for the delivery of outpatient pharmacy services. The contract, valued at approximately £13 million over seven years, is expected to start on 1st March 2025. This procurement process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and it aims to continue the outpatient pharmacy services at University Hospital Coventry, with operations running seven days a week. The intention to award the contract notice has been published, with the relevant standstill period effective immediately, and representations by 28th January 2025. The procuring method is a limited process, without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services. Specifically, companies with experience in handling outpatient and inpatient pharmacy services, capable of dispensing prescription drugs efficiently, will find this tender a lucrative growth opportunity. The chosen provider, SWFT Clinical Services Ltd., demonstrates the type of large-scale company suitable to meet the needs of this contract, offering a stable seven-year engagement which could provide a substantial and steady revenue stream. By participating in such tenders, businesses can establish strong partnerships within the healthcare industry, leveraging their expertise to expand and solidify their market presence.

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Notice Title

Outpatient Pharmacy Services

Notice Description

The delivery of outpatient pharmacy services for outpatients and public at University Hospital Coventry CV2 2DX

Lot Information

Lot 1

Outpatient Pharmacy and over-the-counter for the public visiting UHCW NHS Trust. Dispensing of prescription drugs for inpatients and outpatients. Open 7 days a week. This notice is the intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider process The contract value is approximately PS13mil for 7 years. This service is a continuation of the outpatient pharmacy service with a new provider SWFT Clinical Services. The contract start date is the 1st March 2025

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 28/01/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d090
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001498-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£11,389,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Amar Bhagwan
Contact Email
amar.bhagwan@uhcw.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476964000-28467

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV2 2DX
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Henley
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWFT CLINICAL SERVICES

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