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CW Pharmacy Quality Assurance (QA) Services

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Unit G3, Harbour Yard, Chelsea Harbour, London, UKI33, SW10 0XD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Gemma Fahey

Contact Email: gemma.fahey@nhs.net

Buyer Name: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Buyer Address: Ground Floor, 15 Marylebone Road, London, UKI32, NW1 5JD, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
300000.0 GBP
Gross: 360000.0 GBP
Published
09 Feb 2026, 13:59
Deadline
23 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of QA services to include Quality Management and Environmental Monitoring for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Pharmacy Division.

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Opportunity Context

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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011398-2026

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Lots

Lot Title: Quality Management Systems

Lot Description: - Document approval and GMP Audit – One internal audit per year and support with the preparation of the external audit and be available on the day of the audit - Support with relevant action plans from external audit - Quality Management Review including specialist advise and clarifications - Site visits, monthly meetings and specialist information. Monthly review of quality exception reports and change controls - Review errors and provide advice - Review of microbiological data reported including microbiological excursions. - Approval of microbiological excursion investigation reports and advice on appropriate course of action(s) in the event of such excursions. - Specialist advice and support - Releasing UMP and Specials, dealing with defects and recalls for all products including imports and specials which come into the pharmacy

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Optional 12 months extension to be agreed in writing by both parties, providing the supplier meets the KPI's and provides a satisfactory service.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 100,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): technical (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (40%)

Lot Title: Environmental Monitoring

Lot Description: For environmental monitoring , work required will cover the following, although this is not an exhaustive list: - Provision of micro plates, Broth and all required media - Receipt, incubation, reading. Evaluation and electronic reporting of microbiological environmental monitoring plate results - Bacterial identification to species level - Validation samples - Quarterly visit to complete MEM monitoring - Annual Broth GPT (Growth Promotion Testing) of broth used for operative or process validations - Quarterly contract review meetings - Staff training - Client audit of Local QC - Fridge mapping when required - Transporting samples - Air sampling - Particle counts

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: Optional 12 months extension to be agreed in writing by both parties, providing the supplier meets the KPI's and provides a satisfactory service.

Lot 2 Value: GBP 100,000.00

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (50%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (40%)

Lot Title: Combined Quality Management Systems and Environmental Monitoring

Lot Description: This lot is for suppliers that can offer the services covered within Lots 1 and 2. QMS - Document approval and GMP Audit – One internal audit per year and support with the preparation of the external audit and be available on the day of the audit - Support with relevant action plans from external audit - Quality Management Review including specialist advise and clarifications - Site visits, monthly meetings and specialist information. Monthly review of quality exception reports and change controls - Review errors and provide advice - Review of microbiological data reported including microbiological excursions. - Approval of microbiological excursion investigation reports and advice on appropriate course of action(s) in the event of such excursions. - Specialist advice and support - Releasing UMP and Specials, dealing with defects and recalls for all products including imports and specials which come into the pharmacy. For environmental monitoring, work required will cover the following, although this is not an exhaustive list: - Provision of micro plates, Broth and all required media - Receipt, incubation, reading. Evaluation and electronic reporting of microbiological environmental monitoring plate results - Bacterial identification to species level - Validation samples - Quarterly visit to complete MEM monitoring - Annual Broth GPT (Growth Promotion Testing) of broth used for operative or process validations - Quarterly contract review meetings - Staff training - Client audit of Local QC - Fridge mapping when required - Transporting samples - Air sampling - Particle counts

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: Yes

Lot 3 Options: Optional 12 months extension to be agreed in writing by both parties, providing the supplier meets the KPI's and provides a satisfactory service.

Lot 3 Value: GBP 100,000.00

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000.00

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (50%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (40%)

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