Planning

Pharmacy Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for the provision of pharmacy services, which includes the supply of physical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical products. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 22nd May 2025. This procurement falls under the goods category, with the main industry classifications being pharmacy services and pharmaceutical products. The anticipated start date of the contract is 14th May 2026, and its duration will extend to 13th May 2031. Located in Gloucester, this opportunity underlines the Trust's alignment with UK procurement regulations, specifically under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislative framework. Potential suppliers should mark their calendars for a future notice date on 1st September 2025 as guidance for next steps in the tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical supply sector, particularly those specialising in both pharmacy services and pharmaceutical products. Companies capable of providing comprehensive solutions that align with public health service demands will find this procurement particularly advantageous. With a substantial contract value forecasted, there is potential for long-term partnerships and increased visibility within the public sector healthcare supply chain. This contract is suitable for businesses that can adhere to central government authority requirements and those with the capacity to manage large-scale service provision over an extended period. Organisations seeking to expand their operations within the UK healthcare market may find this opportunity aligns with their strategic growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Services

Notice Description

Provision of physical pharmacy services & drugs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024745-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
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
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 13 May 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Di Cole
Contact Email
diane.cole4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 4AW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Further Information

Notice Documents

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