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Framework for the Provision of Dose Banded Products & Patient Specific Chemotherapy Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a direct award procurement procedure for the "Framework for the Provision of Dose Banded Products & Patient Specific Chemotherapy Services" to its member trusts within the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative. This award, under the public authority of central government category, is aimed at ensuring continuity of critical pharmaceutical services. The existing contract will be extended beyond its expiry on 30 June 2026, with anticipated contract extension beginning on 1 July 2026 and potentially lasting until 30 June 2028. Located in Derby, this initiative addresses increased demands for chemotherapy services and products and seeks to manage any supply risks effectively. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 26 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale pharmaceutical suppliers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector. Businesses involved in the provision of pharmaceutical products, particularly those specialising in chemotherapy dosages, stand to gain from this collaboration. The scope and substantial value of the contract, worth £9 million, suggest a robust opportunity to secure a lengthy partnership with a respected NHS authority. The use of a direct award method implies an advantageous proposition for businesses already recognised by the NHS Trust. Suppliers such as Baxter Healthcare Limited, ITH Pharma Ltd, and BATH ASU have been identified as participants, demonstrating the suitability for both large and SME tiers of suppliers in the pharmaceutical products category.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Dose Banded Products & Patient Specific Chemotherapy Services

Notice Description

Framework for the Provision of Dose Banded Products & Patient Specific Chemotherapy Services to member Trusts of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative.

Procurement Information

The estimated revised spend for EMPC for this new Contract value now exceeds the Cabinet Office Spend Control Threshold of PS20 million for a two-year framework period. This is due to the increase requirements for additional molecules across our member Trusts. Under Cabinet Office Spend Control requirements, EMPC are required to submit a business case for approval prior to publishing the new tender. The current contract is due to expire on 30 June 2026. To maintain continuity of patient care and ensure uninterrupted product and service delivery, EMPC will extend the existing agreements with current Awarded Suppliers beyond this date. New Procurement timescales will be communicated to the market as soon as possible. It is anticipated the new Tender will be published in the summer of 2026 if spend control approval is given. A UK 06 Contract Award and a UK 07 Contract Details Notice will be published on the Find a Tender portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006485-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Andrew Wilson
Contact Email
andrewwilson6@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BATH ASU

BAXTER HEALTHCARE

ITH PHARMA

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