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title: "CHRT503-2021-22 -DS/DN - Greater Manchester Pharmacy Logistics Supply Chain Service"
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buyer: "THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# CHRT503-2021-22 -DS/DN - Greater Manchester Pharmacy Logistics Supply Chain Service

Buyer: THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee07ff69-40fd-45bd-81cc-0fdf4b1ba60e

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## Summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking suppliers for the "CHRT503-2021-22 -DS/DN - Greater Manchester Pharmacy Logistics Supply Chain Service". This tender is part of the healthcare industry, classified under pharmaceutical products. It is set to facilitate an electronic inventory management system, along with additional technologies to support procurement and logistics operations. The tender period will close on 8 April 2022, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 31 March 2023, running until 31 December 2032. The total estimated value of this procurement is approximately £7.1 billion, and the services will be provided in Greater Manchester, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare and technology sectors, especially for those with capabilities in inventory management and logistics software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster collaboration and innovation, meeting the evolving needs of pharmacy services in the region. Businesses specialising in electronic systems, barcoding technologies, and pharmacy services will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this substantial contract.

## Notice

The successful Supplier is required to provide an electronic inventory management system (known as the Dedicated IT) to underpin the procurement, inventory, Ordering, delivery and invoicing of Stock. Other technologies such as cumulative barcoding, GS1 and business intelligence provision are required as part of the Services. In accordance with the requirements of the Service Contract, changes to medicines regulations, developments and innovations are to be considered, anticipated and incorporated into the model over the Term. The Trust's ambition is to build a collaborative relationship with the successful Supplier, and to create a forward thinking and intelligent structure to anticipate and satisfy the developing needs of the pharmacy services in Greater Manchester. All capitalised terms used in this short description have the meaning given to them in the procurement documents. Tenderers are strongly encouraged to consider the procurement documents in full to ensure that they are able to understand and appreciate the entire scope of the opportunity. Additional information: Documents can be obtained; http:www.supplying2nhs.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2eef6d6-07e8-44c7-a538-c63ef78ec374 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 4BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Withington |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 72212430 - Inventory management software development services
- 79991000 - Stock-control services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2022 at 19:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2eef6d6-07e8-44c7-a538-c63ef78ec374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2eef6d6-07e8-44c7-a538-c63ef78ec374
  9th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.christie.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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