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Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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25 Mar 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has concluded the award phase for the procurement of the "Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service" under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract. The contract pertains to the industry category of pharmacy services with the delivery region located in UKK2 (South West England). The service agreement, designated as C330700, was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, focusing on the Most Suitable Provider route. The contract, valued approximately at £46,275, was signed on 25th March 2025 and granted to the existing provider, Rowland Pharmacy (FM738). The procurement process falls under the governance of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the award decision aligns with the organisation's Standing Financial Instructions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and pharmacy sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to showcase their capabilities in delivering specialised health services. Firms with experience in independent prescribing and minor ailment management will find this contract particularly suitable. The awarded contract emphasises the value and continuity of existing provider relationships, demonstrating potential growth for businesses that consistently meet procurement standards and service requirements. This creates a promising avenue for similar businesses to prepare for future opportunities under the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board’s initiatives.

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Notice Title

Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service

Notice Description

Under this agreement, the Provider must deliver the independent prescribing minor ailment pathfinder service. This agreement has been awarded as a variation to the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations, and via the Most Suitable Provider route under the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS46,275. This is a new service, given to an existing Provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under this agreement, the Provider must deliver the independent prescribing minor ailment pathfinder service. This agreement has been awarded as a variation to the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations, and via the Most Suitable Provider route under the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS46,275. This is a new service, given to an existing Provider.

Procurement Information

Award under the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations and the Provider Selection Regime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f882
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011154-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,275 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROWLAND PHARMACY (FM738

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