Provision of Pharmacy Services

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    "description": "Kent Community Health NHS Trust (KCHFT) and Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust (KMMH) are publishing this UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice on 15th May 2026 to invite expressions of interest from suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to the provision of a complete pharmaceutical supply services for both inpatient and community services across the two Trusts.\nSince 2022, Kent and Medway NHS Mental Health Trust (KMMH) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) have collaboratively procured pharmacy services across both organisations. This joint approach builds on an established partnership, enabling a system-wide model that maximises the effective use of resources, strengthens local relationships, and enhances service delivery across both Trusts.\nThe overarching aim of the pharmacy supply service is to provide a safe, efficient, and patient-centred medicines supply function that supports high-quality clinical care across inpatient, rehabilitation, and community settings. The service is designed to:\n•\tEnsure timely, accurate, and reliable dispensing and supply of medicines to meet the needs of patients and services.\n•\tSupport safe and effective medicines management in line with legal, regulatory, and professional standards.\n•\tEnable continuity of care through responsive and flexible supply arrangements, including urgent and out-of-hours provision.\n•\tReduce medicines waste and optimise resource utilisation through stock management, recycling, and redistribution processes.\n•\tSupport digital transformation through integration with Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) systems.\n•\tProvide specialist services, including clozapine dispensing, in alignment with national monitoring requirements and local clinical pathways and the provision of over labelling of medicines.\n•\tContribute to workforce development through the training and support of pre-registration/foundation pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.\n•\tEnsure robust financial and clinical governance through accurate data reporting, audit, and management of national medicines alerts.\nThe service will work in partnership with clinical teams to ensure medicines optimisation, improve patient outcomes, and support the evolving needs of mental health and community healthcare services.\nKCHFT will act as the lead authority for the procurement of these services. \nAn engagement presentation is scheduled for 10 am on 8th June 2026.  This will be by Microsoft Teams and not in person.\nThe presentation will outline the Trusts' objectives for the service, anticipated timelines, and expectations for the procurement process. It will also provide an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions and offer feedback to the Trusts.\nIf you would like to participate in this session please email kentchft.procurementnotices@nhs.net to confirm attendance and an invite will be sent to you.",
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      "name": "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST",
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Ashford",
        "postalCode": "TN25 4AZ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Trinity House, 110/120 Upper Pemberton, Eureka Park, Kennington"
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        "name": "Annabelle Smith-Whibley",
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        "locality": "Maidstone",
        "postalCode": "ME16 9PH",
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        "streetAddress": "Priority House, Hermitage Lane"
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        "dueDate": "2026-06-30T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "An engagement presentation is scheduled for 10 am on 8th June 2026.  This will be by Microsoft Teams and not in person.\nThe presentation will outline the Trusts' objectives for the service, anticipated timelines, and expectations for the procurement process. It will also provide an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions and offer feedback to the Trusts.\nThe Trusts are also offering the chance to meet with them on an individual basis post presentation and completion of a questionnaire which will be issued to interested parties. This will take place on the morning of the 23rd of June at the request of either party.\nIf you would like to participate in this session please email kentchft.procurementnotices@nhs.net to confirm attendance and an invite will be sent to you."
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