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title: "STH - Distribution of out patient prescriptions Crucible Ltd(WO"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# STH - Distribution of out patient prescriptions Crucible Ltd(WO

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a2d48e8-e560-43f1-a546-0c09be04efca

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## Summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the distribution of outpatient prescriptions. This contract involves the delivery of medications to patients' homes and a scheduled home delivery service for specific medications. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 3 October 2024. The procurement falls under the postal services category and is valued at £100,000. The trust is based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and the services will be delivered across England. Key contact for this process is Andrew Duffield, reachable at a.duffield1@nhs.net.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in postal or medical delivery services. Given the importance of reliable delivery for patient care, businesses with robust logistics capabilities and experience in handling medications would be well-suited to compete. Successfully securing this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and credibility within the healthcare sector, opening doors to further opportunities in similar sectors.

## Notice

Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust intend to award contract(s) for the delivery of out patient medications to patients' homes and a home delivery service for regular scheduled deliveries of certain medications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503de3f-bbb2-484e-adcb-10bbfdaae144 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 07:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503de3f-bbb2-484e-adcb-10bbfdaae144

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503de3f-bbb2-484e-adcb-10bbfdaae144
  23rd September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7db3348b-f179-475c-a859-62091959c565
  STH RFI Supplier Return
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac26749f-4312-4920-90ec-075223b53df8
  Appendix A - Draft Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4990176-e9dd-4c3c-92da-d9fb045c3ebd
  STH RFI Instructions

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