Planning

Pharmaceutical services

KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is planning a public procurement process for the provision of pharmaceutical services and medications. This procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with the process being initiated as a tender under the legal basis of the UK legislation 2023/54. The services fall under the industry category of pharmacy services, with a projected gross value of £17,452,688.52. The procurement seeks to incorporate a dynamic purchasing system with a contract period starting on 31st March 2026 and potentially extending until 29th March 2031. The location of the contracting authority is based in Aylesford, United Kingdom, and further communication about the future notice is expected by 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services and pharmaceutical supply chains to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement process particularly appealing due to its dynamic purchasing system and the potential for contract renewals, enhancing their growth prospects. Companies that can offer innovative pharmaceutical solutions and efficient distribution capabilities would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this planned procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmaceutical services

Notice Description

Provision of pharmaceutical services and medications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026089-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£14,543,907 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 2-3 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
KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kmpt.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESFORD
Postcode
ME20 6WT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Larkfield
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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