Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the "Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service," falling under the pharmacy services industry category. This procurement, limited in method and outside the scope of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, was conducted via the Provider Selection Regime. The awarded contract, with a lifetime value of approximately £46,275, mandates the delivery of the service within the UKK2 region, with Beaminster Pharmacy (FFW83) appointed as the service provider. Key dates include the contract award on 17 February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for pharmacies, particularly those capable of providing independent prescribing services. The procurement process, which emphasised awarding without prior publication, highlights an opportunity for existing service providers to secure additional contracts through regulatory variations and suitability. Businesses with a robust track record in pharmacy services are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements, benefiting from their capability to adapt to new regulatory frameworks and deliver specialised healthcare services.

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Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

25th March 2025 15:11:53 PM
Contract Summary

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 £46,275. This is a new service, given to an existing Provider.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04f88b

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Award Procedure Without Prior Publication Of A Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85149000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Vespasian House, Barrack Road

Dorchester

DT1 1TG

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

BEAMINSTER PHARMACY (FFW83)

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Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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