Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Outpatient Pharmacy Services

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2026 at 11:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, based in Liverpool, has initiated a procurement process for the Provision of Outpatient Pharmacy Services, following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This intention to award notice, which marks the start of the standstill period, invites representations by 12th June 2026. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 85149000, is currently in the award stage with a contract value estimated at £16,812,894 for an optional five-year period. The intended contract commencement date is 1st September 2026, located at the Trust's facility in Liverpool.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, particularly those with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and value. The procurement process is ideal for companies capable of addressing key criteria such as integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value. With a limited procurement method, Alder Hey seeks partners who excel in reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice among service users. The selection relied on the 'Most Suitable Provider' process, presenting a strategic opportunity for suppliers like The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd to expand their footprint in the healthcare industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Outpatient Pharmacy Services

Notice Description

Provision of Outpatient Pharmacy Services at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, following the Most Suitable Provider process. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This is a Notice of Intention to make an award and is being published in line with Regulation 12 - under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime - PSR) Regulations 2023. The Most Suitable Provider Process was used to commission this service and award contract. The contract is for an initial 3-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 years. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st September 2026. The approximate total contract value for the initial 3-year contract is PS13,399,992 excluding VAT. The approximate value of the optional 2-year extension is PS6,699,996 excluding VAT. The approximate total contract value for the 5-year period if the 2-year extension is exercised will be PS16,812,894 excluding VAT.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 or the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the Authority by midnight on 12th June 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051780-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,812,294 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L12 2AP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Limited

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...