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Stock Holding of Palliative Care Medicine - Knowsley

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed the award stage of a contract titled "Stock Holding of Palliative Care Medicine - Knowsley" within the health services category. This contract, which falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and not the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, involves maintaining palliative care medicine stocks in designated pharmacies across Knowsley within Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract began on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The Direct Award procedure was used without prior competition publication, and the awards were confirmed on 19th November 2024 by the Finance, Investment, and Resources Committee.

This procurement contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply sectors in the Knowsley area. SMEs like LP SD Forty Six Ltd, t/a Allied Pharmacy Pilch Lane, as well as large enterprises such as ASDA and Boots who were awarded the contract, demonstrate the broad scope for participation. Suppliers experienced in managing healthcare logistics or with established pharmaceutical distribution networks can significantly benefit by aligning themselves with NHS requirements for stock management and supply of palliative care medicines. This initiative can lead to strengthened partnerships with the NHS, providing a stable foundation for future contracts within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Stock Holding of Palliative Care Medicine - Knowsley

Notice Description

The object of the service is to maintain an agreed stock of medicines used in the treatment of palliative care patients at designated community pharmacies. This is intended for supply by community pharmacies against FP10 prescriptions issued.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected Knowsley Pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside ICB. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on the 31st March 2025. The contract value is 0 and activity based. Funding is based on delivery of the activity outlined 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018105-2025
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 20259 months 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
Richard Hampson
Contact Email
richard.hampson@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
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
TLD71 East Merseyside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ASDA STORE LTD, T/A ASDA, HUYTON

BOOTS, PRESCOT

LP SD FORTY SIX LTD, T/A ALLIED PHARMACY PILCH LANE

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