Planning

Preliminary market engagement event for the provision of an Outpatient Pharmacy in Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

28 May 2025 at 15:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, members of the BSW Hospitals Group, are collaborating on a preliminary market engagement event for the provision of outpatient pharmacies located onsite at both Trusts. This engagement process falls under the planning stage and is classified under pharmacy services, targeting central government. Interested providers should submit their responses via the Atamis Portal by 20th June 2025, with further meetings scheduled for 8th and 9th July 2025 at Salisbury Hospital. The anticipated commencement date for the contract is 8th March 2026, and the contract value is estimated at £13,500,000, exclusive of VAT, for a total duration of five years with a possible two-year extension.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for pharmacy service providers to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. The collaborative approach of the Trusts suggests a competitive edge for businesses offering innovative solutions to meet onsite pharmacy needs. Companies with expertise in hospital pharmacy services and the capacity to handle high volume dispensing, as demonstrated by 68,871 items at Salisbury and 97,500 items at Bath for 2024/2025, are well-positioned to engage in this tender. Additionally, firms experienced in central government contracts may find this engagement a strategic avenue for business growth, leveraging their capabilities to serve prominent NHS institutions within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary market engagement event for the provision of an Outpatient Pharmacy in Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust (RUH) who are members of the BSW Hospitals Group, are conducting a collaborative preliminary market engagement event with suitably qualified, interested providers, for the provision of an outpatient pharmacy located onsite at both Trusts. The contract commencement date is anticipated as the 8th March 2026. The tender will be lotted for each Trust, however the route to market and final model have yet to be concluded and the Trusts would be interested to hear the views of Pharmacy providers. The estimated value of this contract is PS13,500,000 ex VAT. This is a combined value for both Trusts. The contract is anticipated to be for five years, with the option to extend for two years, however the Trusts are open to further discussion regarding this. The items dispensed for 2024/2025 are approximately: SFT Salisbury - 68871 RUH Bath - 97500 Please download further information relating to this opportunity and complete and return the attached questionnaire via the Trust's esourcing portal " Atamis". https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000WKSE8IAP&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com This is a preliminary market engagement event only. The Trust reserve the right to conclude this project after this stage and not commit to either a tender or an award of contract.

Planning Information

If you would like to participate in this event, please complete the attached questionnaire and return via the Atamis Portal by 4pm on Friday 20th June 2025. The Project Team will review your responses and may invite you to attend a face-to-face meeting at Salisbury Hospital, to meet the Project Team and discuss the opportunity in more detail. The onsite meeting slots are scheduled for 8th and 9th July 2025; however, the Project Team will confirm if your organisation has been selected.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028246-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2026 - 7 Mar 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
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
BSW Alliance Helpdesk
Contact Email
support@salisburyfoundationtrust-support.freshdesk.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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