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Provision of an Outpatient Pharmacy at Royal United Hospital, Bath (RUH)

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

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15 Dec 2025 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the provision of an outpatient pharmacy service at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the competitive flexible procedure being used to select potential providers. Interested businesses must express their interest by 9th January 2026 and complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire. The enquiry period ends on 31st December 2025, and the award decision will be made by 15th April 2026. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 13th August 2026 and could last until 12th August 2031, with possible further extensions for up to two additional years. The estimated contract value is £6.5 million, with a total gross amount of £7.8 million, focusing on pharmacy services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmacy services, particularly those experienced in NHS or public sector outpatient pharmacy dispensing. The procurement process allows potential bidders to showcase their technical and quality credentials, alongside their capacity to deliver services aligned with the "Care Closer to Home" agenda. Firms with sound financial stability, relevant experience, and the ability to provide assurances such as a performance bond or parent guarantee stand a strong chance of being successful. The opportunity to partner with a prestigious public health organisation and expand services in a prominent hospital setting makes this offer attractive for businesses seeking growth in the healthcare sector. The procurement prioritizes technical quality and cost considerations, presenting an appealing gateway for industry players to enter or expand their footprint in the NHS market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Outpatient Pharmacy at Royal United Hospital, Bath (RUH)

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a outpatient pharmacy dispensing service at Royal United Hospital, Bath.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will include the option to extend by two periods of one year. (1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082920-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-04-16

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

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