---
title: "Dispensing Service - UHNM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ae5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ae5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Dispensing Service - UHNM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ae5

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a dispensing service, specifically for controlled medications. The contract, titled "Dispensing Service - UHNM," is classified under administration, defence, and social security services. The location of the procurement is Stoke on Trent in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The planned contract period is from 30th May 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential extension until 31st March 2027. The gross budget for this procurement amounts to £3,924,327, and it involves a framework agreement. A further notice is anticipated on 22nd May 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services and pharmaceutical dispensing. Companies with expertise in providing controlled medication services within a structured framework agreement will find this procurement particularly relevant. Businesses with a strong focus on administrative efficiency and capability in handling specialised medication services are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enabling significant business growth within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Dispensing Fee - UHNM - for controlled medications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023945-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,270,272 |
| 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 NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023945-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023945-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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