Tender

Low and Mid Tech Medicines Homecare Delivery Service

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 15:29

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 12:19

Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is actively seeking suppliers for its Low and Mid Tech Medicines Homecare Delivery Service. This procurement process is categorised under home medical treatment services and aims to facilitate the delivery of medicines across the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKL region. Currently, in the tender stage, the process invites potential vendors to participate through an open procedure. Interested businesses should note the tender period ends on 15 January 2026, with award decisions anticipated by 23 February 2026. Contract commencement is scheduled for 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2029, with a possible extension up to 12 months. The estimated total contract value is approximately £6.343 million, with the agreement structured as a framework allowing both competitive reopening and closed opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, pharmaceutical distribution, or home healthcare services, particularly those meeting the All Wales Low and Mid Tech Medicines Homecare Delivery Service's stringent quality standards. The procurement emphasizes cost efficiency and quality adherence, including environmental and social criteria, which could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) planning to expand their footprint in healthcare services. Engaging with this procurement process could enhance service portfolios and open avenues within public healthcare supply chains across Wales and the broader UK region. As the procurement is under Welsh devolved regulations, familiarity with these specifics will be advantageous for contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low and Mid Tech Medicines Homecare Delivery Service

Notice Description

This is for the delivery of Low and Mid Tech Medicines Homecare Services

Planning Information

This notice is being issued to advise suppliers of a forthcoming opportunity that is due to be published by Velindre NHS Trust, NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (on behalf of All Wales Health Boards and Trusts). There is no formal engagement process for this opportunity. Any suppliers who may like more information on this opportunity before the tender is published please contact Rachelle Elvin (rachelle.elvin@wales.nhs.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054db2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078575-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141210 - Home medical treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,343,752 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,343,752 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Jennifer Tresilian
Contact Email
jennifer.tresilia@wales.nhs.uk, rachelle.elvin@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921501383

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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