Tender

Provision of a Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is leading a procurement process for the "Provision of a Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service". This initiative falls under the healthcare services industry category, specifically pharmacy services, and is located in the UKD region. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with key activities including electronic and written submissions, open from publication until 27th February 2026. The service provision is slated to commence on 18th May 2026 for a three-year term, with possible extensions. This contract is valued at £1,500,000 and targets pharmaceutical dispensing services for outpatients at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital sites.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical services to expand by engaging with NHS Trusts. It is especially suited for those experienced in providing high-quality, innovative healthcare solutions that enhance integration, collaboration, and service sustainability. The procurement method is open and allows for full direct access to documents, offering businesses with diverse capabilities the chance to demonstrate value across set criteria, including social value and reducing health inequalities. The open procedure encourages competition, making it ideal for both established and burgeoning businesses seeking to grow within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service for a 3 year term from the 18th May 2026 with 2 x 1 year extension options.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of dispensing services for Outpatients at both Southport and Ormskirk Hospital sites. Further details of the requirement are contained within the Tender Documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007124-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christina.fletcher@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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