--- title: "The provision of outpatient pharmacy services for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c9b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c9b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c9b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c9b1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2024-12-19" --- # The provision of outpatient pharmacy services for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts. Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c9b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c9b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c9b1.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is planning a procurement process for the provision of outpatient pharmacy services. This is classified under the industry category of pharmacy services (CPV 85149000). The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key dates and deadlines expected to be defined shortly. The tender will primarily service locations within the UKD1 region, aiming to deliver outpatient pharmacies on the sites of the four mentioned NHS Trusts. The process follows the Provider Selection Regime regulations as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust as the primary contracting authority. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in pharmacy services. The successful provider will not only dispense prescriptions and offer medication advice but also deliver specialist services and over-the-counter sales, thereby improving efficiency and patient outcomes. Businesses with expertise in these areas, ideally those that can offer streamlined and efficient medication processes, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the core functions required for this tender, such as expert medication advice and specialist services, highlight the importance of having a skilled and versatile team to meet the comprehensive needs of outpatients. This contract is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The provision of outpatient pharmacy services for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Outpatient pharmacies services to provide medicines and related services to patients who are not admitted to hospitals but visit outpatient clinics. Service aim to streamline the medication process for patients, reduce waiting times, and improve overall efficiency. Key objective to deliver on site pharmacies on the sites of Blackpool Teaching Hospital, East Lancashire Hospital Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust primarily to serve patients who attend hospital outpatient clinics and require prescriptions or other pharmacy services. Outpatient Pharmacy services as outline above to be delivered by Lancashire Hospital Services (Pharmacy) LTD via the Provider Selection Regime (Most Suitable Provide) Core Functions to be provided 1. Dispensing Prescriptions: * Filling prescriptions for outpatients promptly and efficiently. 2. Medication Advice: * Providing expert guidance on how to take medications safely and effectively. 3. Specialist Services: * Catering to specific needs such as oncology, rheumatology, and HIV medications, where specialized drugs may be required. 4. Over-the-Counter Sales: * Supplying general health products like vitamins, painkillers, and wound care items. Key deliverables of Outpatient Pharmacies * Convenience: Patients collect medicines immediately after their appointments without needing to visit another pharmacy. * Shorter Wait Times: Service to improve efficiency. * Cost-Effectiveness: Reduce pressure on in-hospital pharmacy departments. * Improved Patient Outcomes: Clearer advice and easy access to medications encourage better adherence to prescribed treatments. Additional information: Although University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is noted as the contracting authority, note that Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are also authorised to utilise this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041015-2024 | | 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 | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Dec 2024 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 7RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal South | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 15:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041015-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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