Planning

NOE CPC Pharmaceutical Services

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, a public authority acting on behalf of central government, is planning the procurement process for the "NOE CPC Pharmaceutical Services". This notice relates to a re-tender of the existing Framework Agreement for Pharmaceutical Services set to expire in June 2026. The initiative aims to provide NHS Trusts and related healthcare organisations across the UK with a comprehensive market framework supporting various pharmaceutical services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with related notices set to be published around 1st October 2025. The tender involves multiple lots, including On-site and Off-Site Dispensing Services, and introduces additional services such as Pharmacist Consultation Services. Key procurement categories identified are within health services, and the framework agreement holds a gross value of GBP 720 million.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical services, particularly those specialising in dispensing and delivery, to expand their market reach. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the framework's inclusivity and value, providing a chance for growth through long-term contracts. Businesses with innovative capabilities in Pharmacist Consultation Services and Hub and Spoke dispensing models will find this tender particularly attractive. With an extensive contract period set from January 2026 to January 2030, this procurement process offers a stable platform for sustained business development within the UK's health sector.

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Notice Title

NOE CPC Pharmaceutical Services

Notice Description

The proposal is to re-tender the existing Framework Agreement for Pharmaceutical Services (NOE.535) due to expire June 2026.The over-arching aim is to provide an updated Framework Agreement to provide NHS Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Community Trusts and ICS's with an effective and efficient route to market in support of the provision of Pharmaceutical Services. The re-tender will update the existing 4 Lots - On-site Dispensing Services, Off-Site Dispensing Services, Ward Order Assembly, and the Dispensing and Delivery of MCA's(Medical Compliance Aids). There will also be the inclusion of additional services - covering Pharmacist Consultation Services and Hub and Spoke dispensing models.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05285c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028263-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
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 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2026 - 2 Jan 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE
Contact Name
David Willis
Contact Email
procurement@noecpc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S4 7UQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

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