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30 Apr 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process executed by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust involves the awarding of sub-contracts to pharmacies and GP practices in Medway for the provision of public health services. These services encompass emergency oral contraception, chlamydia treatment, and the dispensing of genito-urinary medicine treatments, among others. The procurement falls under the Community Health Services industry category and uses a limited procurement method as a direct award process, complying with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract, signed on 1 April 2025, has an estimated total lifetime value of £541,000 and features an option for extension up to 24 months. These contracts are aimed at enhancing patient choice by offering access via multiple local providers.

This procurement represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within Medway. Pharmacies and GP practices, especially those already established in the community health domain, are well-placed to compete and expand their service offerings through this contract. By strengthening ties with the NHS and broadening the scope of public health services offered, participating businesses can not only leverage increased public health engagement but also potentially widen their customer base by attracting new patients seeking varied and accessible healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Public Health Services

Notice Description

Sub -contracts awarded to pharmacies and GP's in Medway for the provision of Public Health services including emergency oral contraception (EOC); chlamydia treatment; a dispensing service for EOC, genito-urinary medicine (GUM) treatments and oral contraception; and long acting reversible contraception (LARC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sub -contracts awarded to pharmacies and GP's in Medway for the provision of Public Health services including emergency oral contraception (EOC); chlamydia treatment; a dispensing service for EOC, genito-urinary medicine (GUM) treatments and oral contraception; and long acting reversible contraception (LARC). These contracts have been awarded under direct award process B. The awarding of these contracts is subject to 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. The activity of these contracts is based on patient choice by providing access to public health services through multiple pharmacies and GP practices in Medway, allowing patients to select the most convenient provider for the services provided. The estimated total lifetime value for all of these contracts combined is PS541,000. These contracts are awarded to existing providers in Medway for an existing service which these pharmacies and GP practices have been providing since 2023.

Options: May be extended for a total of 24 months in line with the head contract. Such extension(s) to be agreed in writing at least one month prior to the Expiry Date.

Procurement Information

No requirement to put out intention to award under direct award process B.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017946-2025
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

Apex Medical Centre

Asda Stores Limited

Balmoral Gardens Green Suite

Bestway National Chemists Limited

Bod Pharma & Testing Limited

Boots UK Limited

Bryant Street Medical Practice

Butt and Hobbs Limited

City Way Medical Practice

Delmergate Limited

Direct Health Solutions

G L Strood Limited

Gun Lane Medical Centre

Highparks Medical Practice - Parkside

Jhoots Pharmacy Limited

Karsons Pharma Limited

Lawsat Pharm Limited

Medway Drive-Thru Pharmacy Limited

Napier Road Surgery

Osbon Limited

Paydens Limited

Pharmacy 1st

Reach Healthcare

The Thorndike Centre

Waremoss Limited

Woodlands Family Practice

Further Information

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