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title: "Pharmacy Ordering System (Powergate)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06112d"
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# Pharmacy Ordering System (Powergate)

Buyer: NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06112d

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## Summary

The North London NHS Foundation Trust, located at St Pancras Hospital in London, has completed a procurement process for the "Pharmacy Ordering System (Powergate)". This contract, categorised under the services industry, was part of a direct procurement method ('below threshold - without competition'), highlighting an electronic procurement and ordering solution to improve efficiency within its pharmacy operations. The awarded contract, signed on 16 December 2025, is active from 1 March 2026 to 27 February 2027, with potential renewal. Conducted under UK legislation 2023/54, it aims to integrate automated ordering and electronic invoicing, streamlining their current time-consuming manual processes. The Powergate system is endorsed by MPSC and reflects a broader adoption of digital integration among NHS trusts.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in healthcare technology and digital procurement solutions. Companies able to deliver efficient, automated systems for healthcare settings would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, particularly if they already align with industry standards and showcase tangible efficiency improvements. With the healthcare sector making strides towards digital transformation, there is a growing demand for reliable and innovative service providers who can offer seamless integration with existing systems. This contract is evidence of the NHS's continued commitment to operational efficiency and modernisation, presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses in the sector.

## Notice

An electronic procurement and ordering solution to be integrated within our pharmacy operations. PowerGate enables automated ordering, electronic invoicing, and supplier integration, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of the pharmacy procurement process. Why PowerGate (GHX)? Supported by MPSC: Fully supported and recommended by MPSC for pharmacy procurement digital integration. Industry Standard: Adopted by over 95% of NHS trusts, demonstrating proven reliability and national alignment. Efficiency Improvements: Automates ordering and e-invoicing, reducing daily processing time by an estimated 30-40% and enabling staff to focus on clinical and high-value tasks. Addresses Current Limitations: Our current system allows automated ordering for only one wholesaler; all other orders require manual processing (3-4 hours of Band 5 technician time daily), increasing both workload and error risk. Cost Overview: PS9,000 for implementation and first-year subscription, followed by PS4,500 annually from year two onward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007710-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 0PE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GHX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 15:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007710-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007710-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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