Tender

Out-Patient Pharmaceutical Dispensing Services

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process for the "Out-Patient Pharmaceutical Dispensing Services" contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This competitive contract notice, with an estimated value of £70 million, falls within the "Pharmacy services" industry category and involves service provision at Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital in Bradford, UK. The procurement, currently at the "Tender" stage, employs a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. Key dates include the tender period end date of 13th July 2026. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically or in writing by the deadline, and it is mandatory for suppliers to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical services sector to expand their operations, particularly those specialising in outpatient pharmaceutical dispensing. Companies with strong experience in the healthcare industry and established credentials with the General Pharmaceutical Council will be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract’s long duration of 1800 days, coupled with potential renewal periods, offers a significant growth avenue for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with the NHS. Engaging in this contract could be especially beneficial for organisations focusing on enhancing healthcare service delivery in the Bradford region.

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Notice Title

Out-Patient Pharmaceutical Dispensing Services

Notice Description

The provision of an Out-Patient Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service to support the overall Pharmacy provision at the two main hospital sites of Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital, Bradford

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an Out-Patient Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service to support the overall Pharmacy provision at the two main hospital sites of Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital, Bradford

Renewal: Two periods of twelve months - total of twenty-four months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a949
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050998-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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