Planning

Framework for the supply of Unlicensed Compound Specials

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Oct 2025 at 11:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Oct 2025 at 10:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender process for a framework agreement concerning the supply of Unlicensed Compound Specials. This initiative is aimed at addressing the needs of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative, which lacks sufficient capacity to compound the required unlicensed medicinal products. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with pre-market engagement meetings scheduled via Microsoft Teams on 11th and 12th November 2025. Interested parties can participate in these sessions to discuss the specification and product list and provide feedback on the proposed award criteria and bidding process. The framework contract is valued at £1,000,000, with the procurement location based in Derby, UK, and the buying organisation operating within the public authority - central government sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality, batch-produced unlicensed medicines. The framework agreement offers potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage, as it involves supplying essential products that support the clinical needs of patients when licensed medicines are unavailable. By participating in this procurement process, firms can expand their client base within the NHS and establish long-term partnerships with healthcare institutions in the East Midlands, a prospect that promises sustained business growth and stability in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the supply of Unlicensed Compound Specials

Notice Description

The Tender is to establish a framework agreement for the supply of Unlicensed Compounded Specials to members of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative. Unlicensed compounded medicinal products are purchased to meet the clinical needs of patients for which no licensed medicine is available. Participating Trusts within the East Midlands have insufficient capacity to compound sufficient unlicensed medicines to meet their needs, therefore a supplier/supplier(s) are sought who are able to offer a high-quality, cost-effective service to supply unlicensed compounded medicines. Trusts will buy the unlicensed compounded medicines to hold as stock, to meet the anticipated future needs of their patients. The unlicensed medicines will, therefore, be required to be batch produced and quality assured.

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Meetings will be held on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th November 2025 on Microsoft Teams Times are - 10.00 hours to 11.30 hours . Suppliers are only required to attend one session but may attend both if they so wish but the content will be the same. The purpose of the PreMarket Engagement Meeting will be to discuss: 1. Specification - Current challenges we should be aware of. Feedback on any areas of concern or good practice. 2. Discuss the initial Product List - feedback 3. Bidding Process i.e. Closed/Open Framework - invite feedback from potential bidders 4. Proposed Award Criteria / Process Please email Jane Brailsford at jane.brailsford1@nhs.net to select your slot from the above and a Teams Meeting invitation will be sent out. A record of all discussions will be shared with all bidders at Tender stage. The high-level specification and product list will be sent out 2 weeks in advance of the meetings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a96a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063272-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jane.brailsford1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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