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title: "Preliminary market engagement event for the provision of an Outpatient Pharmacy in Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b16"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# Preliminary market engagement event for the provision of an Outpatient Pharmacy in Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b16

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## Summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, members of the BSW Hospitals Group, are collaborating on a preliminary market engagement event for the provision of outpatient pharmacies located onsite at both Trusts. This engagement process falls under the planning stage and is classified under pharmacy services, targeting central government. Interested providers should submit their responses via the Atamis Portal by 20th June 2025, with further meetings scheduled for 8th and 9th July 2025 at Salisbury Hospital. The anticipated commencement date for the contract is 8th March 2026, and the contract value is estimated at £13,500,000, exclusive of VAT, for a total duration of five years with a possible two-year extension.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for pharmacy service providers to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. The collaborative approach of the Trusts suggests a competitive edge for businesses offering innovative solutions to meet onsite pharmacy needs. Companies with expertise in hospital pharmacy services and the capacity to handle high volume dispensing, as demonstrated by 68,871 items at Salisbury and 97,500 items at Bath for 2024/2025, are well-positioned to engage in this tender. Additionally, firms experienced in central government contracts may find this engagement a strategic avenue for business growth, leveraging their capabilities to serve prominent NHS institutions within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust (RUH) who are members of the BSW Hospitals Group, are conducting a collaborative preliminary market engagement event with suitably qualified, interested providers, for the provision of an outpatient pharmacy located onsite at both Trusts. The contract commencement date is anticipated as the 8th March 2026. The tender will be lotted for each Trust, however the route to market and final model have yet to be concluded and the Trusts would be interested to hear the views of Pharmacy providers. The estimated value of this contract is PS13,500,000 ex VAT. This is a combined value for both Trusts. The contract is anticipated to be for five years, with the option to extend for two years, however the Trusts are open to further discussion regarding this. The items dispensed for 2024/2025 are approximately: SFT Salisbury - 68871 RUH Bath - 97500 Please download further information relating to this opportunity and complete and return the attached questionnaire via the Trust's esourcing portal " Atamis". https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000WKSE8IAP&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com This is a preliminary market engagement event only. The Trust reserve the right to conclude this project after this stage and not commit to either a tender or an award of contract.

### Planning Information

If you would like to participate in this event, please complete the attached questionnaire and return via the Atamis Portal by 4pm on Friday 20th June 2025. The Project Team will review your responses and may invite you to attend a face-to-face meeting at Salisbury Hospital, to meet the Project Team and discuss the opportunity in more detail. The onsite meeting slots are scheduled for 8th and 9th July 2025; however, the Project Team will confirm if your organisation has been selected.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028246-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2026 - 7 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,500,000 |
| 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 | SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Downton & Ebble Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, TLK15 Wiltshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 15:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028246-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 13:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024008-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028246-2025
  28th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024008-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000WKSE8IAP&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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