Provision of Pharmaceutical Services
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation TrustEstimated Value
Up to £630,000
Deadline
16 July 2026
Published
15 June 2026
Type
goods
Overview
The provision of Pharmacy Products. The trust is looking for a partner to provide pharmaceutical goods to our services in Barnsley comprising Kendray Hospital, Barnsley Hospice and community sites and our Forensic unit at Cheswold Park Hospital in Doncaster.
AI Analysis
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South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw NHS Trust is seeking a pharmaceutical supplier to provide pharmacy products and medicines to four healthcare locations: Kendray Hospital and Barnsley Hospice in Barnsley, community pharmacy sites in Barnsley, and a Forensic unit at Cheswold Park Hospital in Doncaster. This is a goods supply contract for NHS healthcare settings.
Requirements
- Must be able to supply pharmaceutical goods (medicines and pharmacy products) to NHS locations
- Must serve multiple sites across two locations (Barnsley and Doncaster)
- Must be able to supply both hospital settings and community pharmacy locations
- Must supply to forensic psychiatric unit (may require enhanced security/handling procedures)
- No specific certifications, qualifications, or GxP standards mentioned in this notice — check full tender documents for regulatory requirements (likely to include MHRA compliance, GDP certification, or equivalent)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply pharmaceutical goods and medicines to Kendray Hospital (acute hospital)
- Supply pharmacy products to Barnsley Hospice
- Supply pharmaceuticals to community pharmacy sites in Barnsley
- Supply medicines and pharmacy products to Forensic unit at Cheswold Park Hospital, Doncaster
- Likely to include stock management, delivery logistics, and compliance with NHS pharmacy standards
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a goods supply contract, not a service delivery contract — focus on what products you supply, your capacity, and delivery capability, not staffing or clinical services.
- 2The notice mentions four different site types (hospital, hospice, community, forensic) — you need to confirm you can supply all four locations consistently. Check the full documents for volume requirements, delivery frequency, and any specialist handling needs for the forensic unit.
- 3Look for the specification section in full tender documents: it will detail which medicines, product ranges, and therapeutic categories you must stock. Don't assume — pharmaceutical tenders are very specific about product lists.
- 4Check for references to 'framework agreements' or 'supply schedules' — this may tie you into NHS pricing agreements or require you to match benchmark prices.
- 5Forensic psychiatric units may have additional security, audit, or controlled drugs handling requirements — ask for clarification upfront if this is a new area for you.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a smaller pharma distributor, consider partnering with a larger wholesaler via a subcontracting arrangement rather than bidding alone — NHS trusts often prefer established, large-scale suppliers but may accept joint bids.
- Check whether this trust uses NHS frameworks (like the NHS Pharmaceutical Frameworks) — if they do, you might already be on an approved list, which could simplify the bidding process significantly.
- Request the full tender documents early to understand volume commitments, SLA requirements (delivery times, order response times), and whether they require Just-In-Time delivery or buffer stock. Agreeing to the wrong terms can hurt margins or create cash flow problems.
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South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
15 June 2026
Submission deadline
16 July 2026
Notice type
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Source
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