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Care At The Chemist (Minor Ailment Service) - Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2025 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process under the title "Care At The Chemist (Minor Ailment Service) - Sefton," which falls within the health services industry category. The contract was awarded as part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract involves the provision of services across multiple pharmacies in the Sefton area, including South Sefton and Southport and Formby. The procurement was completed using a limited method without a prior call for competition. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to expire on 31st March 2026. The process was finalised following an approval by the Finance, Investment, Resources Committee in November 2024, recognising any conflict of interest managed under a set policy.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for pharmacies, particularly those already operating in the Cheshire and Merseyside region. By providing minor ailment advice and treatment, the awarded pharmacies can play a vital role in easing the demand on other healthcare services such as GP practices and A&E departments. This creates opportunities for small and medium-sized pharmacies to expand their service offerings and increase foot traffic and revenue. Larger pharmacy chains also stand to benefit by reinforcing their presence in local communities. The nature of the Provider Selection Regime allows multiple suppliers to be engaged, promoting inclusive participation and possibly encouraging future collaborations amongst regional healthcare providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care At The Chemist (Minor Ailment Service) - Sefton

Notice Description

The minor ailment service aims to promote self-care by encouraging people with minor ailments to access advise and treatment for minor ailments from a community pharmacy. This will release capacity in other health care setting such General Practice, NHS 111 and A&E.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected Sefton pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2026. The contract is a 0 based contact. Funding is based on delivery of the activity as defined within the service specification. Additional 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 provision of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

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-050a40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018025-2025
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
Not specified

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

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
TLD73 Sefton
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

ASDA Stores Limited

Alexanders Pharmacy

Bridge Road Chemist, AIM RX LTD

Cambridge Road Pharmacy

Careplus Medicines Limited, t/a Careplus Chemist

Day Lewis Pharmacy

Gorgemead Limited, Cohens Chemist

Gorgemead Limited, t/a Cohens Chemist

Healthy Living Pharmacies Limited

L Rowland and Co (Retail) Ltd, t/a Rowlands Pharmacy

Mary Davey Chemists Ltd

Norwood Healthcare Ltd Part of Sharief Healthcare

Pharmacy Care Plus Limited

Primary Health Care Plus Ltd, t/a Formby Health Rooms

Rightdose Healthcare Limited

Sedem Limited, t/a Sedem Pharmacy

Sharief Healthcare LTD

Sharief Healthcare Ltd (Allied Pharmacy)

Sharief Healthcare Ltd (allied Phamacy)

Station Pharmacy

Superdrug Stores PLC

Woolley's Internet Pharmacy (Southport Pharmacy Group)

Further Information

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