---
title: "Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2da"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a2da.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2da

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## Summary

The East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub, in conjunction with the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, is planning a procurement process titled "Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services." This process falls under the services category within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on pharmacy services. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement is currently in the planning stage with an open procedure method. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement for supplying medicines and pharmaceutical products to various participating authorities. A significant deadline to note is the future notice date of 1st October 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st February 2027 and conclude on 31st January 2031. The overall estimated value of the agreement is £15 billion GBP, with £12 billion GBP being net value.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in pharmaceuticals, especially those capable of providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective wholesale services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria specified for the lot. Companies that can work collaboratively with NHS Trusts to facilitate innovative services like seven-day operations and support the integration of clinical pharmacy services will find this tender advantageous. Engaging in this project not only offers substantial financial allure due to the high contract value but also enables businesses to establish long-term partnerships within the public health sector.

## Notice

EoECPH intends to award a framework agreement for the provision of safe, legal, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical wholesale services comprising the delivery of medicines and other pharmaceutical products to Participating Authorities. The scope includes a requirement for the suppliers to work with Trusts, to meet the needs of the changing landscape such as seven day working or projects which integrate clinical pharmacy services and support risk avoidance and clinical governance agendas. The PME Notice Reference - 2025/S 000-062882

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048500-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000,000 |
| 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | FULBOURN |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB21 5XA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 09:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048500-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048500-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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