Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, acting on behalf of a broad consortium of South West NHS partners (PPSA – Pharmacy Procurement and Shared Arrangements), has published a framework notice for Low and Mid Tech Pharmacy Homecare Medicine Services. With a value of £1,615,422,000 (including VAT) over four years, this is one of the largest homecare medicines framework opportunities currently available in England, and it is open for submissions now.
If you are considering bidding, contact Thornton & Lowe for a rapid expert review of your suitability and approach.
Scope and Structure
The framework covers the supply of Low and Mid Tech Pharmacy Homecare Medicine Services for NHS patients across the South West, with an option for additional healthcare professional-led services. This means the opportunity is primarily relevant to specialist homecare medicine providers and pharmaceutical companies with homecare delivery capabilities – rather than general health or social care providers.
Homecare medicines frameworks of this type are used by NHS trusts to commission the supply and clinical support of complex medicines administered in patients' homes, including biologics, oncology treatments, and other specialist therapies. Low and Mid Tech provision typically includes medicines with defined administration requirements that do not require acute-level clinical intervention at point of delivery.
- Framework value: £1,615,422,000 (including VAT)
- Multi-authority coverage: South West NHS partners, covering a diverse patient and operational profile across the region
- Flexible service model: Low and Mid Tech homecare, with options for healthcare professional-led additions
- Fixed 4-year term
Key Bidding Considerations
- Review the lot structure: Check the full tender documentation for multiple lots or service divisions – this may allow smaller or specialist providers to participate alongside larger, full-service homecare companies.
- Demonstrate compliance and capacity: As a high-value regional framework, robust quality systems, GDP compliance, and evidence of previous homecare medicine delivery at scale will be expected. For an overview of how to approach NHS pharmacy and healthcare bids, our guide to NHS procurement frameworks is a useful starting point.
- Understand the patient population: Multiple NHS commissioning bodies across the South West means a diverse clinical population. Demonstrate adaptability to varied local referral pathways and patient needs.
- Submit by the deadline: The framework is live and accepting submissions – do not delay in downloading the documentation and assessing your fit.
Quick Facts
- Framework value: £1,615,422,000 (including VAT)
- Authority: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (on behalf of South West PPSA partners)
- Term: 4 years
- Service types: Low and Mid Tech Pharmacy Homecare Medicine Services, with optional professional-led services
- Visit the full notice
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: 25 June 2026
This framework represents a major opportunity for homecare medicine providers to deliver large-scale value to NHS patients across the South West. Review the full notice and tender documents carefully and contact Thornton & Lowe for targeted bid support before the June deadline.
