---
title: "Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05183d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05183d

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## Summary

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stages of a procurement process for "Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services." This procurement, classified under healthcare services, will involve activities such as outpatient pharmacy dispensing, emergency department dispensing, and a home delivery service for outpatient prescriptions. The services will be delivered across multiple regions in the UK, including regions UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, to name a few. The planned contract period starts on 4th November 2026 and ends on 3rd November 2031, with a possibility of renewal up to 2033. The future notice for this tender is scheduled for publication on 23rd February 2026. The procurement falls under a public authority within the central government, with the relevant communication being managed through Sue Mulcock at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in pharmacy and healthcare services, particularly those offering outpatient and emergency department services, retail pharmacy, and home delivery capabilities. Businesses with a strong track record in managing large-scale pharmaceutical operations across multiple geographic regions would be well-positioned to compete. The comprehensive scope of services required not only presents avenues for growth by expanding service delivery proficiency but also reinforces the development of niche capabilities in home delivery and emergency pharmaceuticals management. The procurement method appears suited for businesses adept in delivering complex service bundles within the healthcare industry, thus opening avenues for collaboration and innovation in pharmacy services.

## Notice

the Authority including all of the following at the commencement of contract: a) Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing - including private prescriptions b) Emergency Department Dispensing c) Provision of Retail Pharmacy services d) Outpatients Pharmacy Dispensing Home Delivery Service and may include the following over the life of the contract. e) Day Case Service Dispensing f) Discharge to take out or take away (TTO/TTA) Medicines Dispensing g) FP10 dispensing with appropriate licence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023069-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 2031 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 09:48 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023069-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023069-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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