Planning

Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 09:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stages of a procurement process for "Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services." This procurement, classified under healthcare services, will involve activities such as outpatient pharmacy dispensing, emergency department dispensing, and a home delivery service for outpatient prescriptions. The services will be delivered across multiple regions in the UK, including regions UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, to name a few. The planned contract period starts on 4th November 2026 and ends on 3rd November 2031, with a possibility of renewal up to 2033. The future notice for this tender is scheduled for publication on 23rd February 2026. The procurement falls under a public authority within the central government, with the relevant communication being managed through Sue Mulcock at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in pharmacy and healthcare services, particularly those offering outpatient and emergency department services, retail pharmacy, and home delivery capabilities. Businesses with a strong track record in managing large-scale pharmaceutical operations across multiple geographic regions would be well-positioned to compete. The comprehensive scope of services required not only presents avenues for growth by expanding service delivery proficiency but also reinforces the development of niche capabilities in home delivery and emergency pharmaceuticals management. The procurement method appears suited for businesses adept in delivering complex service bundles within the healthcare industry, thus opening avenues for collaboration and innovation in pharmacy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services

Notice Description

the Authority including all of the following at the commencement of contract: a) Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing - including private prescriptions b) Emergency Department Dispensing c) Provision of Retail Pharmacy services d) Outpatients Pharmacy Dispensing Home Delivery Service and may include the following over the life of the contract. e) Day Case Service Dispensing f) Discharge to take out or take away (TTO/TTA) Medicines Dispensing g) FP10 dispensing with appropriate licence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05183d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023069-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sue.mulcock@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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