TENDER FOR NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF PRESCRIPTION HUB SERVICES
TENDER FOR NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF PRESCRIPTION HUB SERVICES – UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
F/105/PHS/25/JH
Description
This framework is for the provision of a centralised advice and repeat prescription hub for patients with a stoma or long-term catheter, and a pre- and/or post-operative care support service to support stoma patients. The prescription hub will take responsibility for patients’ on-going repeat prescriptions, liaising with specialists, GPs and community nurses to ensure continuity of care.
Total value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 September 2026 to 10 September 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 – Health services
Contract locations
- UKC – North East (England)
- UKD – North West (England)
- UKE – Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF – East Midlands (England)
- UKG – West Midlands (England)
- UKH – East of England
- UKI – London
- UKJ – South East (England)
- UKK – South West (England)
- UKL – Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 July 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 July 2026, 2:00pm
Award decision date (estimated)
28 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality and Innovation | Quality | 30% |
| Value | Quality | 25% |
| Integration, collaboration and service sustainability | Quality | 25% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RJR
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGCG-2135-TXWL
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Email: info@coch-cps.co.uk
Region: UKD63 – Cheshire West and Chester