---
title: "Provision of a Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060fbd"
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buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Provision of a Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060fbd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service" was initiated by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This contract, valued at £2,071,603, involves the delivery of pharmacy services across the UKD region, specifically aimed at outpatients within Southport and Ormskirk Hospital sites. The contract covers an initial three-year period starting 18th May 2026, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method involved an open procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the contract now in the award stage. The formal award was completed following a competitive selection process, with the award notice confirming the successful bidder as L Rowland & Co Ltd, a large organisation based in Runcorn.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the healthcare and pharmacy sectors. Companies with expertise in pharmaceutical services, particularly those experienced in integrating innovative healthcare solutions while delivering cost-effective and collaborative services, stand to benefit from this opportunity. The competitive process prioritised quality, innovation, value, and social impact, offering openings for businesses that can demonstrate excellence in these criteria. Given the scale and scope of the contract, it is particularly suitable for large firms with a robust track record in service sustainability, integration, and improving patient access and choice.

## Notice

Provision of a Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service for a 3 year term from the 18th May 2026 with 2 x 1 year extension options.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract for a Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, following a competitive process. The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS2,071,603. This is an existing service and will be delivered by an existing provider. It is anticipated that the service will commence on 18th May 2026 for a 3 year term with 2 x 1 year extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072666-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,071,603 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | L ROWLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 11:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072666-2026
- 23 Apr 2026 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037270-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007124-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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