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title: "Pharmacy Homecare Delivery Services 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0308d1"
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buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID & SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Pharmacy Homecare Delivery Services 2022

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID & SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0308d1

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## Summary

The public procurement project titled "Pharmacy Homecare Delivery Services 2022" is orchestrated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative focuses on the UK region under the industry category of "home delivery of provisions" with CPV classification 85312200. The procurement pertains to establishing a comprehensive framework for pharmacy homecare services, segmented into several lots, including Dispensing, Dispensing and Delivery, Virtual Ward, Virtual Ward Community Hubs, and High Tech Homecare services. The procurement process is in the award and contract update stage, with the initial contract period now extended by six months due to strategic adjustments. The original contract, dated from April 2022, has been valued at £135 million, highlighting a significant engagement for businesses involved in healthcare services.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses operating in pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare logistics, and clinical homecare services. SMEs and larger enterprises alike, such as Alcura UK Ltd, Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare Limited, and Fresenius Medical Care, have been actively awarded contracts under this framework. The open procedure procurement method offers competitive chances for organisations that can deliver quality homecare services, including innovative solutions like virtual wards and high-tech treatments. Businesses adept at providing integrated and scalable healthcare services are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and engage in a strategic partnership with the NHS in the UK.

## Notice

The tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Delivery Services, which includes low, mid and high tech homecare services. The agreement will be split into 5 lots: Lot 1 - Dispensing Lot 2 - Dispensing and Delivery Lot 3 - Virtual Ward Lot 3A - Virtual Ward Community Hubs Lot 4 - High tech Homecare The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years maximum, 2 years initial period, with the option to extend for up to 24 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Dispensing

The tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Delivery Services, which includes low, mid and high tech homecare services. The agreement will be split into 5 lots: Lot 1 - Dispensing Lot 2 - Dispensing and Delivery Lot 3 - Virtual Ward Lot 3A - Virtual Ward Community Hubs Lot 4 - High tech Homecare

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 2 Dispensing and Delivery

Lot 2 Dispensing and Delivery The provision to deliver dispensed medicines according to a valid prescription to the patients' preferred address or to a local community pharmacy. The supplier will ensure that all prescriptions undergo a final accuracy check by a registered pharmacist or registered accredited pharmacy technician, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 3 Virtual Ward

Lot 3 Virtual Ward Virtual wards include services for patients to receive the needed care and observation need at home safely and conveniently. Services can include pre- and post-hospital care. The provision also includes the equipment required for the service.

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 3A Virtual Ward Community Hubs

Lot 3A Virtual Ward Community Hubs Provision for portable wards at the required locations e.g., buses or portable cabins that are fully equipped to carry out treatment, observations, and monitoring.

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 4 High tech Homecare

Lot 4 High Tech Homecare The provision for carrying out complex treatment such as IV drug administration that requires trained nurses or healthcare professional administration. This lot also includes the requirements for portable equipment such as medical grade fridges provided prior to treatment initiation. This lot is split into 3 sublots: Lot 4A High Tech Aseptic Compounding Lot 4B High Tech Cancer, Palliative and Long-term Conditions Lot 4C High Tech Community High Care Delivery

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020833-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000,000 |
| Lots value | £86,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID & SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (“UHCW”) |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ALCURA; FAIRVIEW HEALTH; FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE; FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE (UK; HEALTHCARE AT HOME; HEALTHNET HOMECARE; LLOYDS PHARMACY CLINICAL HOMECARE; PERSONAL HOMECARE PHARMACY; POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION; QE FACILITIES; QUEST HC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020833-2026
- 15 Jun 2022 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016437-2022
- 7 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000569-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/Start.do?mode=1
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=Trust
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=health+agencies
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=hospitals
- http://www.assembly.wales/en/abthome/role-of-assembly-how-it-
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CareTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/MentalHealthTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/acutetrustlisting.aspx
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/publicbodies/
- http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://healthtrusteurope.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministryofdefence

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