---
title: "Distribution of Out Patient Pharmacy prescriptions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c3e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-05"
---

# Distribution of Out Patient Pharmacy prescriptions

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c3e

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated the tender process for distributing outpatient pharmacy prescriptions. The procurement, set to run under a restricted procedure, concerns courier services divided into three lots: local deliveries (S & DN postcodes), out-of-area deliveries, and specialist deliveries (such as cold chain and controlled drugs). The tender process is active, and submissions are to be made electronically or in writing by 13:00 on 19 November 2024. The contract, valued at £300,000, will start upon awarding and has potential renewal options. Key contacts for this process are located at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, with delivery addresses primarily in the Sheffield area.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for courier service providers, particularly those with capabilities in medical logistics and cold chain management. Smaller, specialised couriers stand to benefit by competing for the specific lots that match their geographic and logistical strengths. The procurement under the East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub's Dynamic Purchasing System ensures compliance with high standards, providing a level field for all competent suppliers. Businesses interested in sustainable growth within the healthcare sector and those looking to expand their portfolio through strategic, high-value contracts should consider bidding.

## Notice

courier service to deliver out patient prescriptions. Split into the following 3 lots - Lot 1 Local deliveries (S & DN Postcodes). Lot 2 Out of area deliveries. Lot 3 - Specialist deliveries (cold chain & Controlled drugs)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Further competition to be held under EOE CPH - Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services DPS (Ref: 2021/S 000-000597) for procurement of courier services to deliver prescriptions for Crucible Pharmacy Ltd. (wholly owned subsidiary of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals). This requirement will be split into 3 lots - Lot 1 Local deliveries (S & DN Postcodes). Lot 2 Out of area deliveries. Lot 3 - Specialist deliveries (cold chain & Controlled drugs). With suppliers able to bid on 1 or more of the lots.

Renewal: This contract might be renewed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035748-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035748-2024
- 19 Sep 2024 at 12:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030006-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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