---
title: "NHS Fife - Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000468399"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS FIFE"
published: "2022-03-10"
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# NHS Fife - Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service

Buyer: NHS FIFE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000468399

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Fife, which is seeking a provider for a Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service aimed at its East Fife hospitals, including Stratheden Hospital, Weston Day Hospital, St. Andrews Community Hospital, and Adamson Hospital. The tender, titled "NHS Fife - Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service", is currently in the Planning stage with an open procurement method, and was initiated as a tender. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 9 December 2016, with an award period beginning on 12 December 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare services sectors. Companies that specialise in pharmacy services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver prescription medications and have relevant regulatory endorsements, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on quality and pricing in the award criteria, firms that can demonstrate efficiencies in service delivery, along with competitive pricing structures, are likely to stand out in this procurement process.

## Notice

Provision of a pharmaceutical dispensing service, specifically for the East Fife hospitals - Stratheden Hospital, Weston Day Hospital, St. Andrews Community Hospital and Adamson Hospital.

### Lot Information

Adamson Hospital

Provision of a pharmaceutical dispensing service for discharge medicines to Adamson Hospital.

Renewal: NHS Fife is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the contract by up to a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension.

St. Andrews Community Hospital

Provision of a pharmaceutical dispensing service for discharge medicines to St. Andrews Community Hospital.

Renewal: NHS Fife is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the contract by up to a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension.

Stratheden Hospital and Weston Day Hospital

Provision of a pharmaceutical dispensing service to Stratheden Hospital and Weston Day Hospital including discharge medicines, pass medication, outpatients, self-medication and Clozapine supply.

Renewal: NHS Fife is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the contract by up to a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443274 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £355,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS FIFE |
| Locality | KIRKCALDY, FIFE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY1 3NL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Kirkcaldy East |
| Westminster constituency | Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 85111000 - Hospital services
- 85111200 - Medical hospital services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443274
- 7 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263091

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263091
  NHS Fife - Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service - Provision of a pharmaceutical dispensing service, specifically for the East Fife hospitals - Stratheden Hospital, Weston Day Hospital, St. Andrews Community Hospital and Adamson Hospital.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443274
  NHS Fife - Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service - Provision of a pharmaceutical dispensing service, specifically for the East Fife hospitals - Stratheden Hospital, Weston Day Hospital, St. Andrews Community Hospital and Adamson Hospital.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000468399
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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