Planning

SCH Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 11:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for the "SCH Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service" contract. This is a service contract to provide an onsite pharmacy dispensing service for outpatient prescriptions at Sheffield Children's Hospital, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The estimated value of the contract is £4.9 million, subject to a gross cap of £5.8 million. The procurement follows legal guidelines set by the UK legislation (2023/54). Key dates include a future notice date scheduled for 2nd February 2026, with the contract period expected to start on 1st October 2027 and end on 30th September 2032. The contract is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and there is potential for renewal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare and pharmaceutical services, particularly those specialising in pharmacy management and supply chain operations. The provider selected will manage procurement, storage, dispensing, and distribution of medicines, along with invoicing and management information services. Businesses with experience in handling large-scale pharmacy operations and a track record of efficient service delivery would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for a five-year service period, combined with renewal options, could ensure sustained business growth and opportunities for increased market presence for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCH Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision of an onsite pharmacy dispensing service for outpatient prescriptions based at Sheffield Childrens Hospital where the supplier will manage the procurement, storage, dispensing, distribution, and delivery of medicines, Invoicing, and provision of management information. SCH will retain the prescribing responsibility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051893
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023186-2025
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
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
£4,900,000 £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
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2032 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
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachel.odonovan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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