---
title: "Dispensing Service - UHNM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ae8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ae8.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-051ae8

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, located in Stoke on Trent, is currently in the planning stage as of 21 May 2025. This invitation to tender pertains to the "Dispensing Service - UHNM" for controlled medications and falls under the 'services' industry category. The procurement is structured as a framework agreement, valued at £3,924,327 with a net value of £3,270,272. Key dates include a contract period from 30 May 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a potential extension to 31 March 2027. Businesses should note the procurement's legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54 and be prepared for a future notice expected on 22 May 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in administration, defence, and social security services, particularly those capable of managing controlled medication dispensing. Companies that have experience with public authority contracts and can operate under framework agreements will find this a lucrative opportunity. The planned renewal option indicates potential for long-term engagement with the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, offering ongoing growth prospects for suitable providers.

## 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/023948-2025 |
| 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 13:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023948-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023948-2025
  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/

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