Planning

Pharmacy Homecare Delivery Services

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is planning a public procurement process titled "Pharmacy Homecare Delivery Services." This tender involves services in the health sector, specifically focusing on homecare dispense and delivery services, virtual wards, and nursing. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is anticipated to advance with further notices expected by 13th October 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 11th April 2026 to 10th April 2030 and will cover services across the United Kingdom. HealthTrust Europe is facilitating this process under the MSE Framework, ensuring compliance with the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This tender presents growth opportunities especially for businesses specialising in healthcare logistics and homecare delivery services. Given the scope of the services required, it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative and efficient delivery solutions. Organisations capable of scaling operations to accommodate healthcare provisions will find this contract an excellent opportunity to expand their presence in the public health sector. The procurement process is being conducted through competitive means under the guidance of HealthTrust Europe, which may allow businesses to access other public sector frameworks as well.

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Notice Title

Pharmacy Homecare Delivery Services

Notice Description

Homecare discpense and delivery service, virtual wards, nursing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024461-2025
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

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2030 4-5 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
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTH TRUST EUROPE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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