---
title: "SCH - Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c19"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067c19.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# SCH - Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c19

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## Summary

The procurement process for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust's Outpatient Pharmacy Dispensing Services is currently in the planning stage. This initiative involves engaging the market for understanding the scope and supplier capabilities for the provision of pharmaceutical services at Sheffield. The initial site visits for potential bidders are scheduled between 27th April and 1st May, with market engagement activities concluding by 29th May 2026. The procurement falls under the pharmacy services category and will be based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The contracting authority aims to publish a future notice by 1st August 2026. The expected procurement value is estimated at £2,700,000 GBP in gross terms. This is a tender opportunity in the healthcare services industry and should attract interest from businesses with expertise in pharmacy services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, especially those that are adept at serving healthcare institutions. The focus on engaging with the market and understanding supplier capabilities suggests that innovative solutions will be welcomed, making it suitable for enterprises that can leverage new technological advancements in pharmaceutical services. Furthermore, the stated suitability for SMEs indicates that smaller businesses with the right expertise and infrastructure would also have a viable chance to compete effectively. Successful bidders will be involved in a long-term contract running from October 2027 to September 2030, with possibilities for renewal, thereby ensuring sustained business growth and a stable revenue stream for the winning participants.

## Notice

Pre Market engagement to engage with the market around the provision of Sheffield Children's Outpatients pharmacy service.

### Planning Information

• Gather information to support the definition of the project scope and objectives. 
• Make the market aware of our upcoming requirement.
• Understand supplier capabilities
• Assess market conditions, trends and innovations
• Offer Site Visits for potential bidders to assess the opportunity (27/04 - 01/05)
• Determine pricing structures 
• Exploring technical solutions 
• Assessing potential risks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031038-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031038-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031038-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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