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Palliative Care Medicine Services in Warrington

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

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18 Mar 2025 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded multiple contracts for "Palliative Care Medicine Services in Warrington" under the Provider Selection Regime, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls within the health services industry category, specifically covering the agreed palliative care drug stock for regional pharmacies. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and is set to expire on 31st March 2025, with a total estimated annual value of £6,417. This procurement process was executed using a limited method, meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmacological and health services sectors, especially those capable of maintaining and managing drug stocks as per specified requirements. Pharmacies and supply chain businesses in the Warrington and wider Cheshire and Merseyside regions are well-positioned to benefit from this contract by leveraging existing infrastructure and local supply networks. Established local pharmacies such as Asda Stores Ltd, Boots UK Ltd, and others have already been selected, demonstrating the potential for additional local engagement and service provision. Business growth can be driven by meeting the community healthcare needs and integrating more seamlessly with NHS services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Palliative Care Medicine Services in Warrington

Notice Description

Selected Warrington pharmacies hold the stock of an agreed range of drugs used in palliative care. The list will be agreed between Warrington Place and the local palliative care specialists and updated as necessary. The Provider must order and continuously hold the range and quantity of stock specified for the total number of hours the Provider is open, including bank holiday and rotas and during any periods of locum cover. The Provider must include the Palliative Care Medicine Service in their entry on NHS Choices where possible and accept referrals from NHS 111.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected Warrington pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and will expire on the 31st March 2025 with an estimated annual contract value of PS6,417.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009830-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£713 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Asda Stores Ltd

Bestway National Chemists Limited

Boots UK Ltd

Click Trading Ltd

Dallam Pharmacy

Greencross Pharmacy

Hughes Chemist

PCT Healthcare Ltd

The Hub Pharmacy

Further Information

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