Planning

SCH - Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 14:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust's Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services is currently in the planning stage. This initiative involves engaging the market for understanding the scope and supplier capabilities for the provision of pharmaceutical services at Sheffield. The initial site visits for potential bidders are scheduled between 27th April and 1st May, with market engagement activities concluding by 29th May 2026. The procurement falls under the pharmacy services category and will be based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The contracting authority aims to publish a future notice by 1st August 2026. The expected procurement value is estimated at £2,700,000 GBP in gross terms. This is a tender opportunity in the healthcare services industry and should attract interest from businesses with expertise in pharmacy services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, especially those that are adept at serving healthcare institutions. The focus on engaging with the market and understanding supplier capabilities suggests that innovative solutions will be welcomed, making it suitable for enterprises that can leverage new technological advancements in pharmaceutical services. Furthermore, the stated suitability for SMEs indicates that smaller businesses with the right expertise and infrastructure would also have a viable chance to compete effectively. Successful bidders will be involved in a long-term contract running from October 2027 to September 2030, with possibilities for renewal, thereby ensuring sustained business growth and a stable revenue stream for the winning participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCH - Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services

Notice Description

Pre Market engagement to engage with the market around the provision of Sheffield Children's Outpatients pharmacy service.

Planning Information

• Gather information to support the definition of the project scope and objectives. • Make the market aware of our upcoming requirement. • Understand supplier capabilities • Assess market conditions, trends and innovations • Offer Site Visits for potential bidders to assess the opportunity (27/04 - 01/05) • Determine pricing structures • Exploring technical solutions • Assessing potential risks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031038-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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