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title: "SCH Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051893"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# SCH Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051893

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for the "SCH Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Service" contract. This is a service contract to provide an onsite pharmacy dispensing service for outpatient prescriptions at Sheffield Children's Hospital, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The estimated value of the contract is £4.9 million, subject to a gross cap of £5.8 million. The procurement follows legal guidelines set by the UK legislation (2023/54). Key dates include a future notice date scheduled for 2nd February 2026, with the contract period expected to start on 1st October 2027 and end on 30th September 2032. The contract is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and there is potential for renewal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare and pharmaceutical services, particularly those specialising in pharmacy management and supply chain operations. The provider selected will manage procurement, storage, dispensing, and distribution of medicines, along with invoicing and management information services. Businesses with experience in handling large-scale pharmacy operations and a track record of efficient service delivery would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for a five-year service period, combined with renewal options, could ensure sustained business growth and opportunities for increased market presence for successful bidders.

## Notice

Procurement for the provision of an onsite pharmacy dispensing service for outpatient prescriptions based at Sheffield Childrens Hospital where the supplier will manage the procurement, storage, dispensing, distribution, and delivery of medicines, Invoicing, and provision of management information. SCH will retain the prescribing responsibility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023186-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,900,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TH |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 11:33 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023186-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023186-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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