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30 Apr 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Liverpool Place Local Pharmacy First Service" has been completed. The buying organisation, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, initiated a limited procurement method for health services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to expire on 31st March 2026. It is an activity-based service aimed at reducing the burden on General Practice by enabling local community pharmacists in Liverpool to treat minor ailments through the use of Patient Group Directions. The contract does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, reflecting a unique regulatory framework in place as of the final approval date on 19th November 2024. The procurement process was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring swift implementation.

This contract offers significant opportunities for local pharmacies, particularly those capable of providing agile community health services. Businesses suited for this opportunity include those with a keen focus on minor ailments services and the logistical capacity to manage an increased range of treatments under Patient Group Directions. With a flexible payment structure based on activity level and no financial cap, pharmacies can expand their operational footprints while addressing community health needs. The service spans various pharmacy sites across Liverpool, and suppliers such as Longmoor Healthcare Ltd and McDonnell's Pharmacy Ltd have been awarded parts of this contract, indicating a broad scope for participation among small to large enterprises looking to engage in this regional health initiative.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Liverpool Place Local Pharmacy First Service

Notice Description

Community Pharmacists will provide a Minor Ailments Service in line with the requirements of the Local Pharmacy First service specification and the locally agreed Patient Group Directions (PGDs), to patients in Liverpool. By implementing Patient Group Directions, community pharmacists in Liverpool will be able to treat a wider scope of conditions, thus reducing burden on General Practice and out of hours services. Conditions covered under the PGDs for this service are Bacterial Sore Throat, Conjunctivitis & UTI. The Provider will receive PS15 per Pharmacy First consultation plus drug reimbursement if supplied. Payment will be determined by level of activity with no cap, therefore costs provided are indicative only based on the average activity across all participating pharmacies in the previous financial year and are subject to change depending on activity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected Liverpool pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2026 with an indicative annual contract value of PS5,426. The contract is an activity based contract.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017794-2025
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, SME

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
£2,496 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 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

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
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
49
Supplier Names

AD Health Ltd

Allied Pharmacy

Asda Stores Ltd

Azfran Ltd

Bestway National Chemists Ltd

Boots UK Ltd

Bounce Healthcare Ltd

C&P Apothecaries Ltd

Calaxor Ltd

Care Pharmacy Ltd

Central Pharmacy (Liverpool) Ltd

Davey's Ltd

David Ludzker Ltd

David Porter Ltd

Day Lewis Plc

Diamond Blue Ltd

Euro Chemist Ltd

Exel (GB) Ltd

Gateacre Chemists Ltd

Gorgemead Ltd

Green Lane Pharmacy Ltd

Greencross Pharmacy Ltd

Hale Village Pharmacy Ltd

Healthy Living Pharmacies Ltd

Heritagecrest Ltd

Imaan Ltd

JH Williams Ltd

Kellys Pharmacy Ltd

LP SD Forty Six Ltd

Lewis Deysbrook Ltd

Longmoor Healthcare Ltd

McDonnell's Pharmacy Ltd

Medshealthcare Ltd

Micon Health Ltd

O'Briens Chemists Ltd

OptiChem UK Ltd

PA McKeever Ltd

Paxton Ltd

RB Healthcare Ltd

RES Healthcare Ltd

Ramsal Ltd

Richard Clitherow Ltd

Rowland & Co (Retail) Ltd

Sedem Pharmacy Ltd

Seth's Healthcare Ltd

Sharief Healthcare Ltd

Superdrug Stores Plc

Tesco Stores Ltd

Tse & Shah Ltd

Further Information

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