Planning

NWL - Bulk Fluids - End to End Managed Service

CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "NWL - Bulk Fluids - End to End Managed Service." This tender falls under the "Pharmacy services" industry category and is categorised as a services procurement. It involves a significant contract valued at up to £6,000,000, starting on 1st October 2026 and ending on 30th September 2031. Key dates in this process include a planned future notice date for 3rd November 2025. The procurement method is above threshold, indicating the significance and scale of the tender.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in managed services within the healthcare sector. The project is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in delivering large-scale managed service solutions and those able to navigate the complexities of healthcare services, particularly involving pharmaceutical services, will find this tender particularly appealing. Engaging in this procurement process could solidify a business's position as a key service provider within the central government’s healthcare framework.

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Notice Title

NWL - Bulk Fluids - End to End Managed Service

Notice Description

tender of NWL Bulk Fluids Managed Service Contract to C&W, IMP, LNWUH, RMH, THH, Kingston Hospitla & The Brompton. (possible interest from Guys & ST T) - Review / update scope / volumes, potential VAT Recoverable

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051853
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023100-2025
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
SME, VCSE
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachel.kline1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW10 0XD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Sands End
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

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