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title: "Preliminary Market Consultation for outsourcing hospital outpatient dispensing services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL"
published: "2017-02-28"
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# Preliminary Market Consultation for outsourcing hospital outpatient dispensing services

Buyer: TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e672e0bf-601c-454f-aeec-5d7685e112fd

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## Summary

The Tameside General Hospital is initiating a preliminary market consultation for outsourcing hospital outpatient dispensing services. This procurement process falls under the healthcare industry and is located in Ashton-under-Lyne, North West England. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. An open day is scheduled for 20th March 2017 to foster engagement and gather insights from potential operators. This consultation aims to inform the eventual procurement exercise by developing a robust specification that meets the needs of both patients and staff.

This opportunity represents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses involved in pharmacy services, community health, or healthcare logistics. Companies that have expertise in outpatient pharmacy dispensing, emergency department services, or homecare delivery would find an excellent fit in this tender. The Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is keen to hear innovative ideas from market operators, creating a competitive marketplace that promises value for money while enhancing service delivery to patients.

## Notice

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with prospective operators for outsourcing hospital outpatient dispensing services and is holding an "open day" on the 20th March 2017 to gauge interest and explore the opportunity further before commencing a procurement exercise. AIMS OF THE PRELIMINARY MARKET CONSULTATION The Trust is holding an "open day" to understand what the market operators can offer and to gain information to assist with the development of the specification/criteria. The Trust is keen to listen to ideas and innovation to aide with the specification development and ensure the tendered solution provides competition and delivers the Trust value for money as well as meeting patients and staff needs. The following services are within scope at this stage however this may change: * Outpatient Pharmacy dispensing services; * Emergency Department dispensing services; * Provision of Community Pharmacy services including the sale of over the counter (ie non-prescription) (OTC) medicines plus food and drinks items. * Homecare Delivery Service; Interested operators should contact supplies@tgh.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35382072-3c9d-41b7-ae0d-1d305eae0bc7 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL |
| Locality | ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 9RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | Ashton St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2017 at 13:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35382072-3c9d-41b7-ae0d-1d305eae0bc7
- 28 Feb 2017 at 12:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35382072-3c9d-41b7-ae0d-1d305eae0bc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35382072-3c9d-41b7-ae0d-1d305eae0bc7
  28th February 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39b15538-70ed-47b8-9014-0b4f92d7b238
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/846b436d-5728-4e07-a610-e56a7ffbaba6
  Preliminary market consultation document

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