Planning

Dispensing Service - UHNM

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, located in Stoke on Trent, is currently in the planning stage as of 21 May 2025. This invitation to tender pertains to the "Dispensing Service - UHNM" for controlled medications and falls under the 'services' industry category. The procurement is structured as a framework agreement, valued at £3,924,327 with a net value of £3,270,272. Key dates include a contract period from 30 May 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a potential extension to 31 March 2027. Businesses should note the procurement's legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54 and be prepared for a future notice expected on 22 May 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in administration, defence, and social security services, particularly those capable of managing controlled medication dispensing. Companies that have experience with public authority contracts and can operate under framework agreements will find this a lucrative opportunity. The planned renewal option indicates potential for long-term engagement with the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, offering ongoing growth prospects for suitable providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dispensing Service - UHNM

Notice Description

Dispensing Fee - UHNM - for controlled medications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023948-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,270,272 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Tommy Murphy
Contact Email
tommy.murphy@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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