Planning

Pharmacy Services (Physical Health, Mental Health and Learning Disability)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

30 Sep 2025 at 22:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for delivering Pharmacy Services across Physical Health, Mental Health, and Learning Disability Services. This initiative, titled "Pharmacy Services (Physical Health, Mental Health, and Learning Disability)," is set in Gloucester, UK, under the industry category of pharmacy services (CPV 85149000). The procurement is intended to address a diverse range of services across multiple sites and community settings. Current market engagement is open, with the engagement documentation accessible via the Health Family e-Sourcing portal (Atamis), and interested suppliers are encouraged to register by 24 October 2025. The overall contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and potentially extend to 31 March 2036, with a gross value of £85,082,400 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and pharmacy services to enhance their reach and service offering in the region. The engagement process invites providers to showcase their capabilities and innovate in delivering integrated and accessible healthcare services. Given the scale and scope of the services required—from community hospital care to mental health support—both SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process welcomes varied providers to contribute to the Trust's healthcare delivery strategy. Engaging in this tender could significantly bolster the service portfolio of successful bidders and solidify their presence in the healthcare sector of Gloucestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Services (Physical Health, Mental Health and Learning Disability)

Notice Description

The Authority would like to engage with potential providers to explore the delivery of Pharmacy Services across Physical Health, Mental Health, and Learning Disability Services for Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. >> Physical Health Services The Trust provides a broad range of Physical Health Services across all age groups. These services include inpatient care, minor injuries management, and a wide spectrum of specialist community services. Many of these are delivered through 6 community hospitals; however, care is also offered within other community venues where this may be more convenient and accessible to patients. Wherever possible, the Trust prioritises supporting people within their own homes or as close to home as feasible, ensuring care is delivered in the most patient-centred manner. >> Mental Health and Learning Disability Services The Trust provides Mental Health (MH) and Learning Disability (LD) services across all age groups, encompassing both inpatient and community-based care. Acute MH and LD inpatient services are delivered from 13 units across 5 sites within the county, supported by an extensive network of community services comprising 22 dedicated MH and LD teams. Pharmacy support for these services includes the provision and dispensing of medicines to both inpatient and community settings. >> Pre-Market Engagement This Pre-Market Engagement aims to understand the market's capacity, capability, and interest in providing these services. We are looking to learn more about what potential providers can offer and to shape our thinking before making any decisions about the future service model. The feedback received will help the Authority decide on the best way forward, including whether there is sufficient market interest. In the absence of responses, we may reasonably conclude that there is limited provider capability or appetite for this opportunity. This is an opportunity for potential providers to share their views and experience to help us plan effectively for the provision of these services, by responding to the pre-market engagement questionnaire. >> Procurement Process Although this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice has been issued under the Procurement Act 2023, this does not represent a commitment that any subsequent procurement process, should one be undertaken, will necessarily be governed and conducted under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (including the Light Touch Regime). Depending on decisions regarding the future service model, any subsequent procurement may fall under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations. It is also possible that different elements of service provision, such as Physical Health and Mental Health services, could be governed by different legislative frameworks (e.g. Physical Health under PA23 and Mental Health under PSR). Further details are available form the Pre-Market Engagement Information Pack available to download from Atamis.

Planning Information

The market engagement documentation is available for unrestricted and direct access, free of charge, via the Health Family e-Sourcing portal (Atamis) at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to register their interest by accessing the Atamis e-Sourcing portal and searching for Atamis Reference: C392214. Requests to participate must be submitted electronically via Atamis. Upon registration, suppliers will be granted access to the published materials, which include the Market Engagement Questionnaire. Respondents are encouraged to review and complete this questionnaire as part of the engagement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a567
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061106-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,902,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Dan Kirkbride
Contact Email
dan.kirkbride@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07766457290

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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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