Community Pharmacy Services - (Lot 1) Medicine Supply, (Lot 2) Clinical Support
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust, an NHS community healthcare provider, is procuring Community Pharmacy Services across Lincolnshire through two lots: medicines supply, dispensing and distribution (Lot 1), and clinical pharmacy support (Lot 2). Lot 1 covers procurement, storage, dispensing, distribution and supply of medicines and pharmaceutical products, including resilient supply-chain management, urgent and out-of-hours requirements, shortages, recalls and medicines governance. Lot 2 covers medicines reconciliation and optimisation, clinical reviews, multidisciplinary and prescribing support, governance, audit, education, counselling, specialist HIV pharmacy support and quality improvement, delivered by pharmacists, independent prescribers and pharmacy technicians. The estimated total contract value is £3,038,030, with a three-year term from 1 April 2027 and up to two 12-month extensions. Delivery is across community healthcare sites and services in Lincolnshire and neighbouring areas, including the LN5 7JH area, Community Hospitals, Urgent Treatment Centres, community nursing, hospice, sexual health and HIV services. The critical requirement is that providers are suitably qualified, experienced and competent to deliver the relevant lot, including an appropriately skilled clinical pharmacy workforce for Lot 2.
Buyer: Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. Source: Contracts Finder. Updated 9 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £3m
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: Lincolnshire CC, East Midlands (England)
- Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold)
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Pharmacy services (85149000)
From the official notice
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) is seeking provider(s) to deliver Community Pharmacy Services through a PSR Competitive Process. The procurement comprises Lot 1: Medicines Supply, Dispensing and Distribution Services and Lot 2: Clinical Pharmacy Support Services. Contract term: 3 years plus up to 2 x 12-month extensions. Providers may bid for one or both Lots. Service commencement date: 01 April 2027. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: [removed] E-mail: [removed] Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) is inviting suitably qualified, experienced and competent providers to participate in a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process for the provision of Community Pharmacy Services across Lincolnshire. The procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and has been structured to secure high-quality, resilient and sustainable pharmaceutical services that support patient care, medicines optimisation, medicines safety and service delivery across a diverse community healthcare environment. The procurement is divided into two Lots, allowing providers to bid for one L...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £3m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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