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Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

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18 Feb 2026 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service" was initiated by the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the industry category of pharmacy services and is classified as a services procurement. It concerns the provision of outpatient pharmacy dispensing, including medicines and over-the-counter products, at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary located in the UKE44 region. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its qualification for the Regulation 12 'In-House' exemption. The contract was awarded to Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd on 18th February 2026, with the contract having been signed earlier on 6th February 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in pharmacy services, particularly those capable of providing outpatient dispensing solutions. With a substantial contract value of £188,000,000, firms specialising in pharmaceuticals and healthcare services may find lucrative potential for collaboration and expansion. As the procurement process was exempt from competitive procedures, it is primarily applicable to businesses similar in structure to Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd that operate closely with public authorities. Companies that are wholly owned and controlled by contracting authorities, focusing on health sector activities, may particularly benefit from understanding such procurement mechanisms when aiming to grow their scope within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service

Notice Description

The provision of an Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing including medicines and over the counter products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing including medicines and over the counter products.

Procurement Information

This procurement qualifies for the Regulation 12 'In-House' exemption under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The provider is wholly owned and controlled by the contracting authorities, performs more than 80% of its activities for them, and has no private sector participation. Therefore, no competitive procedure is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065704
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014740-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£188,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD3 3EA
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Lindley
Westminster Constituency
Colne Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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