Planning

Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub, in conjunction with the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, is planning a procurement process titled "Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services." This process falls under the services category within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on pharmacy services. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement is currently in the planning stage with an open procedure method. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement for supplying medicines and pharmaceutical products to various participating authorities. A significant deadline to note is the future notice date of 1st October 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st February 2027 and conclude on 31st January 2031. The overall estimated value of the agreement is £15 billion GBP, with £12 billion GBP being net value.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in pharmaceuticals, especially those capable of providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective wholesale services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria specified for the lot. Companies that can work collaboratively with NHS Trusts to facilitate innovative services like seven-day operations and support the integration of clinical pharmacy services will find this tender advantageous. Engaging in this project not only offers substantial financial allure due to the high contract value but also enables businesses to establish long-term partnerships within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services

Notice Description

EoECPH intends to award a framework agreement for the provision of safe, legal, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical wholesale services comprising the delivery of medicines and other pharmaceutical products to Participating Authorities. The scope includes a requirement for the suppliers to work with Trusts, to meet the needs of the changing landscape such as seven day working or projects which integrate clinical pharmacy services and support risk avoidance and clinical governance agendas. The PME Notice Reference - 2025/S 000-062882

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048500-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£12,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FULBOURN
Postcode
CB21 5XA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

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