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title: "Specialised - Dose Banding - North of England"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8dee10ef-76a4-466e-80c6-ddd02b5405c2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2018-10-08"
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# Specialised - Dose Banding - North of England

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dee10ef-76a4-466e-80c6-ddd02b5405c2

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## Summary

NHS England is planning a procurement process for the "Specialised - Dose Banding - North of England" project, which falls under the pharmacy services category. The project, budgeted at approximately £22.8 million, is expected to span from December 1, 2019, to November 30, 2020, with an open procurement method allowing all interested parties to apply. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, and a future notice is anticipated to be released on July 1, 2019, to further outline the opportunity.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare and pharmacy sectors, particularly those with expertise in specialised dosage and medicines management. Companies positioned to deliver pharmacy services within the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate significant business growth for capable firms looking to collaborate with NHS England in enhancing healthcare delivery.

## Notice

Specialised Dose Banding - North of England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b01a483-a283-4a22-8948-77dd68597638 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,827,293 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 15:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b01a483-a283-4a22-8948-77dd68597638
- 8 Oct 2018 at 14:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b01a483-a283-4a22-8948-77dd68597638

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b01a483-a283-4a22-8948-77dd68597638
  8th October 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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