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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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 12:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 Jan 2026 at 10:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a public procurement process for the framework titled "Provision of Dose Banded Products & Patient Specific Chemotherapy Services" within the pharmaceutical industry category. Located in Derby, this process focuses on ensuring continuous supply and services through a contract extension from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase as depicted by the extension granted on 1 April 2026, valued at £9,000,000. The procurement method employed is a direct award to enhance continuity of patient care and cater to the increasing demand for additional molecules.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, especially large-scale suppliers capable of handling significant service demands. The extension was granted to established suppliers such as Bath ASU, Baxter Healthcare Ltd, and ITH Pharma Ltd, indicating a preference for organisations experienced in providing complex pharmaceutical products. This contract is particularly suitable for businesses that can offer comprehensive solutions in dose banding and chemotherapy services, with the capability to continue meeting high service delivery standards within the UK healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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 for a further 12 months from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2027. This is following the Transparency Notice published on the Find a Tender portal on 26th January 2026. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-006485. Full justification has been provided in the Transparency Notice. Pre-market Engagement Notice published on 12th May 1015 Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-020394 EMPC are in the process of undertaking Spend Controls approval and new Procurement Timescales will be communicated as soon as possible. This extension has been awarded to: Bath ASU Baxter Healthcare Limited ITH Pharma Ltd

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031428-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

ITH Pharma Ltd

Further Information

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