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Highlights
- Secured controlled access systems and self-service prescription kiosks work together to deliver consistent control across dispersed sites, reducing pressure on staff and giving patients quick, independent access to the services they use most
- The Hub supports organisations in customising template documents to reflect local needs effortlessly. By using our expertly developed templates, procuring teams can create precise, well-defined specifications that strengthen requirements and sharpen award criteria
- By combining secure 24/7 inventory access, real-time stock visibility and consistent digital workflows, the DPS supports safer dispensing, fewer errors and a smoother experience for patients and staff.
- With strong data protection, robust training and reliable supplier support built into this offering, organisations can adopt automation with confidence and move closer to the long-term ambition of efficient, digitally mature pharmacy services across all care settings.
- Suppliers provide training, including ‘train the trainer’ models and updated support when products change, helping staff learn systems quickly and safely.
- Offers choice across settings – scope includes ward automation (including automated carts), full-pack and unit dose robots, controlled Drug cabinets, secured controlled access systems, prescription and payment kiosks, medication dispensing carts, aseptic compounding software and bespoke pharmacy technology.
- Shortened procurement time as the advertisement in OJEU and PQQ stage has already been undertaken
- The DPS encourages competition as suppliers can apply to get on the DPS during its period of validity
- Procuring organisations can develop their own specification, utilising pre-developed templates, to meet their own requirements and formulate their award criteria more precisely
- Award of individual contracts can be quicker than other procedures with the minimum time limit for return of tenders being 10 days
Why this framework matters to you
The Pharmacy Automation market is expanding, and the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub has introduced a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to enable trusts to access Pharmacy Automation Solutions. This technology, implemented in hospital pharmacies, has proven to be time-saving, space-efficient, and transformative in patient services.
The DPS, applicable to healthcare and associated support functions, covers categories such as ward automation, full pack robots, unit dose robots, secured controlled access systems, prescription kiosks, medication dispensing carts, aseptic compounding software, and other bespoke pharmacy technology solutions. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency and innovation in pharmacy services for better patient care.
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