Planning

Aseptically Prepared Dosebanded Medicines

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 12:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 09:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Aseptically Prepared Dosebanded Medicines" is being conducted by Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust with the assistance of HealthTrust Europe LLP. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement involves the supply of pharmaceutical products, specifically chemotherapy-related items. The project is categorized under the goods industry and takes place across the United Kingdom. Interested parties can participate in the latter part of the engagement exercise set to conclude on 31 October 2025. The planned commencement of the contract is on 1 July 2026, with a termination date on 30 June 2034. Key methods include a framework agreement setup, allowing flexibility and incorporating potential SMEs as suppliers.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products and medical supplies, particularly those specialising in chemotherapy solutions. Companies with prior expertise in similar frameworks and projects, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can particularly benefit from this procurement. Engaging in this tender can offer growth possibilities by establishing or strengthening ties with public health authorities. Businesses that can innovate and deliver consistent quality in aseptic preparation and distribution of dose banded medicines might find this project well-aligned with their capabilities. Participants are encouraged to liaise with the contacts provided to position themselves strategically in upcoming bidding phases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aseptically Prepared Dosebanded Medicines

Notice Description

Outsourced dose banded chemotherapy, patient specific chemotherapy, CIVAs

Planning Information

Engagement will be conducted through meetings/in-person discussions/telephone discussions with potential primary providers who can supply Aseptically Prepared Dose Banded Medicines. The engagement excersise aims to establish the following: a. developing the authority’s requirements and approach to the procurement; b. designing the award criteria; c. preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents; d. identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods required; e. identifying likely contractual terms Interested parties, please reach out to Neli Raleva neli.raleva@htepg.com to schedule a meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048018-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2034 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
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
01268 524900, 08458875000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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