Planning

Outpatient Pharmacy Services

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 10:42

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process to award a contract for the provision of Outpatient Pharmacy Services. This planned procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on pharmacy services, and is located in Liverpool, region UKD72. The procurement process, identified with the id ocds-h6vhtk-05eca2, is in the planning stage and adheres to The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The anticipated future notice date is 3rd December 2025, with the main objective being to identify the most suitable provider for the services required. Key decision-makers in the process include the Chief Pharmacist and other senior officers within the division of medicine and finance at the Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing pharmacy services to expand their client base and establish a presence in a reputable NHS Foundation Trust. Companies with a strong track record in outpatient pharmacy solutions and experience in working within the healthcare system may find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement method, focusing on selecting the most suitable provider, allows innovative and efficient service providers to showcase their capabilities, potentially leading to a long-term partnership with the Trust and further opportunities for growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outpatient Pharmacy Services

Notice Description

Provision of Outpatient Pharmacy Services at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice acts as a notification that Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust intends to utilise the Most Suitable Provider process under the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to award a contract for the Provision of Outpatient Pharmacy Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eca2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078789-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Jolley
Contact Email
richard.jolley@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L12 2AP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Further Information

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