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title: "Outpatient Pharmaceutical - Manchester University FT & Northern Care Alliance FT"
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# Outpatient Pharmaceutical - Manchester University FT & Northern Care Alliance FT

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FT & NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e5a7f08-1f48-46e5-8ac1-8f29fd0470e8

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## Summary

The public procurement process detailed here involves the award of the "Outpatient Pharmaceutical - Manchester University FT & Northern Care Alliance FT" contract. Spearheaded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust & Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, this contract falls under the pharmacy services industry category, identified by CPV code 85149000, and covers the location of Manchester, UK, with the postal code M13 9WL. The procurement has reached the award stage, with a contract period from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2031, and a total contract value of £30,475,563 GBP. Key procurement dates include the end of the tender period on 24th March 2024.

This tender offers substantial prospects for business growth, particularly for SMEs, as it is specifically marked suitable for small and medium enterprises. Given its extensive timeframe and significant value, businesses involved in pharmaceutical services or pharmacy management could find this opportunity especially lucrative. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring that only qualified suppliers like Rowlands Pharmacy, the awarded supplier, had the chance to compete. Companies with a solid background in pharmacy services and the capability to manage large-scale pharmaceutical operations will likely benefit most from participating in such tenders.

## Notice

Outpatient Pharmaceutical - Manchester University FT & Northern Care Alliance FT This award follows a further competition tender exercise conducted under NOE CPC Pharmaceutical Services framework agreement (NOE.0535) - Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a823f154-e4f1-43c2-befc-c643c22432fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,475,563 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,475,563 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FT & NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FT |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9WL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Ardwick |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWLANDS PHARMACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a823f154-e4f1-43c2-befc-c643c22432fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a823f154-e4f1-43c2-befc-c643c22432fc
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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