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title: "Outsourcing of pharmacy services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02babe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST"
published: "2021-06-11"
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# Outsourcing of pharmacy services

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02babe

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## Summary

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) is in the planning stage for outsourcing pharmacy services, collaborating with the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT). A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published on 11 June 2021, detailing the joint procurement initiative. A virtual market engagement event will be held on 27 July 2021 at 11:30 AM to discuss Trust requirements and encourage open dialogue with potential suppliers. Interested parties should respond by contacting the designated officials. The procurement falls under the healthcare services category (CPV code: 85149000), with Kent identified as the service delivery location.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the pharmacy sector, healthcare service providers, and organisations specialising in outsourcing pharmacy functions. By engaging in this procurement process, successful suppliers may foster growth and expand their service offerings within the NHS framework. Given the collaboration between two trusts, companies that can demonstrate adaptability and innovative solutions in pharmacy services will be particularly well-positioned to compete in this bidding process.

## Notice

Prior Information Notice (PIN): Pharmacy Services for Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT).Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) are currently considering the joint procurement for the provision of pharmacy services. The Trusts presently operate separate outsourced pharmacy provisions and will be holding a virtual market engagement event on 27 July 2021 at 11.30am. The purpose of this is to set out Trust requirements, as will be articulated fully within any published specification of requirements, and to hold an open and transparent discussion with prospective suppliers as to the potential provision of these services. Should you wish to express an interest in attending, please contact jodie.heywood2@nhs.net with the subject heading "Pharmacy engagement".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013133-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Locality | AYLESFORD |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME20 6WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Larkfield |
| Westminster constituency | Chatham and Aylesford |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 07:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013133-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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