Outsourcing of pharmacy services

Prior Information Notice (PIN): Pharmacy Services for Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT).Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) are currently considering the joint procurement for the provision of pharmacy services. The Trusts presently operate separate outsourced pharmacy provisions and will be holding a virtual market engagement event on 27 July 2021 at 11.30am. The purpose of this is to set out Trust requirements, as will be articulated fully within any published specification of requirements, and to hold an open and transparent discussion with prospective suppliers as to the potential provision of these services. Should you wish to express an interest in attending, please contact jodie.heywood2@nhs.net with the subject heading “Pharmacy engagement”.