Planning

D109 - Framework for Pharmaceutical Wholesale

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "D109 - Framework for Pharmaceutical Wholesale". This process involves setting up a framework agreement for pharmaceutical wholesale services, targeting the supply and distribution of medicines and associated products primarily for EMPC member Trusts in the East Midlands. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with an anticipated communication of the tender notice by 14 June 2027, and the contract period spanning from 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2029, with potential extensions up to October 2031. This open procedure falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the pharmaceutical industry, and it carries an approximate contract value of £280,000,000 GBP.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution services. Companies capable of providing efficient, safe, and cost-effective supply and distribution of medicines could find this tender particularly advantageous. The framework's focus on e-trading, training, and robust contract management makes it ideal for businesses experienced in handling comprehensive pharmaceutical supply chains within the public health sector, particularly those familiar with the evolving NHS service models. The open nature of the procurement process invites a broad range of suppliers to propose innovative solutions that could enhance NHS service delivery in the East Midlands.

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Notice Title

D109 - Framework for Pharmaceutical Wholesale

Notice Description

This framework agreement is for the provision of pharmaceutical wholesale services, including the supply and distribution of medicines and associated pharmaceutical products to EMPC member Trusts. The framework will support safe, efficient, and cost-effective supply, incorporating e-trading, training, and robust contract management arrangements to ensure continuity of supply, performance monitoring, and support evolving NHS pharmacy service models (e.g. 7-day services). The membership may change but this Framework will only be made available to members of EMPC which only covers the East Midlands. This is to ensure contract coverage remains in place as the NHS continues to change its configuration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042068-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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