Award

Medication Administration Service

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2025 at 12:10

TenderUpdate

25 Jul 2025 at 14:32

Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 14:25

PlanningUpdate

13 Jun 2025 at 08:09

Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Milton Keynes City Council involves the commissioning of a Medication Administration Service, with a focus on delivering healthcare support for residents in Milton Keynes. This initiative has been carried out in collaboration with the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. The industry category pertains to social work services, specifically related to medication management. The process has progressed through successive stages, culminating in the award phase with a significant contract value of approximately £1,311,557.08. The procurement utilised an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, inviting submissions until noon on 21st August 2025. The anticipated contract start date is set for 26th January 2026, with an initial duration of three years and an optional extension for a further two years.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for local businesses, particularly those registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding'. Suitable candidates include SMEs operating within the healthcare sector that have the capability to offer medication administration services in line with the tender specifications. The contract’s focus on medication management opens avenues for organisations specialising in helping individuals manage their medicine intake effectively and safely. The contract enables growth opportunities for providers that can comply with the detailed quality and safety norms dictated by Milton Keynes City Council and the NHS trust involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medication Administration Service

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council ('the Council') is currently out to tender for the provision of a Medication Administration Service. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and Milton Keynes City Council are working together to commission Medication Administration services for residents in Milton Keynes, where requiring support to safely administer their medication is an identified need. Medicines support is any support that enables a person to manage their medicines. This covers prompting or reminding people to take their medicines; helping people remove medicines from packaging; and administering some or all of a person's medicines. Referrals for the service will come from CNWL District Nurse team only and could be located anywhere within Milton Keynes. Any prospective Providers will be registered with CQC, with the registered office located in Milton Keynes. The provider will be rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' in all domains (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led) at their most recent inspection. There must be no CQC enforcement notices in place. This procurement is being run via the open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The Council proposes to enter into a contract that will be for an initial term of 3 years with an option for the Council to extend for 2 years with the successful tenderer (Service Provider). Tender submissions must be returned electronically via the Authorities e-tendering portal In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home as per the prescribed instructions in the tender documentation. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon on the 21st August 2025.

Planning Information

Milton Keynes City Council ('the Council') would like feedback from providers who may be interested in the provision of a Medication Administration Service. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and Milton Keynes City Council are working together to commission Medication Administration services for residents in Milton Keynes, where requiring support to safely administer their medication is an identified need. We are keen to hear from providers on the questions given in the market engagement document. The responses to the questions will help the Council in developing the specification and the tender. Please respond to the questions in the Market Engagement Notice document by latest 5pm on Friday 20th June 2025 via In-Tend Correspondence section/market engagement stage. To access Market Engagement document please login on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077198-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,340,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,311,557 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
11 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CENTRAL AND NORTH WEST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
cnwl.bids.cnwl@nhs.net, corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908 691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANDS IN HARMONY HOME CARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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