Tender

Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing (OPD) Services

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Apr 2026 at 21:45

Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 22:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing (OPD) Services" is being conducted by Barts Health NHS Trust, a central government public authority located at Canary Wharf, London. This tender, currently in the Tender stage, focuses on pharmacy services and pharmaceutical products, under the industry category of services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a main procurement category of services valued at £6,000,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18 May 2026, and the contract award scheduled by 1 August 2026. Services are to be delivered at Barts Health NHS Trust, with the contract starting on 1 November 2026 and ending on 31 October 2031.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for managed service providers specialising in pharmacy services to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. Given its emphasis on both commercial and technical criteria, businesses that can offer competitive dispensing unit prices alongside maintaining high-quality standards would be well-suited. Companies with experience in meeting NHS treatment protocols, national standards, and possessing or pursuing ISO 9001 accreditation may find this procurement particularly aligned to their capabilities. This opportunity supports growth not only through the contract's financial value but also through association with a reputable NHS Trust in a vibrant economic region.

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Notice Title

Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing (OPD) Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a managed service provider to deliver outpatient pharmacy services at Barts Health NHS Trust.

Planning Information

The competition will be conducted through the Atamis portal under the Provider Selection Regime. The Trust will consult prospective suppliers to gather feedback on the draft requirements. If you wish to participate in pre-market engagement please register your interest for project C401295 download the Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire, and upload the completed form. Queries relating to the pre-market process can be addressed to: Billie.chana@htepgpartners.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033023-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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