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Community Pharmacy Trans Health Medicines Stockholding - Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the "Community Pharmacy Trans Health Medicines Stockholding - Sefton" project. This contract, classified under the health services industry category, was awarded through a Provider Selection Regime. The aim is to ensure that pharmacies in Sefton maintain a stock of medicines used for gender dysphoria treatments, thus supporting the health and well-being of transgender individuals. The contract, which commenced on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026, was initiated via a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award to selected Sefton pharmacies, all within the UKD73 region. The contract was signed on 19th November 2024 and marked an active status alongside a reported nominal activity-based funding model.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the healthcare services sector, such as community pharmacies. Since the contract focuses on timely access to medications and supporting transgender health and well-being, pharmacies with robust supply chain capabilities and a commitment to inclusive healthcare services are well-suited to take part. Large businesses like ASDA Stores Limited, already awarded and actively engaged, serve as an example of the scale and capability combination needed to successfully compete for work within such projects. This contract may also encourage smaller pharmacies to enhance their service scopes and participate in future bids under similar procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Community Pharmacy Trans Health Medicines Stockholding - Sefton

Notice Description

The Pharmacy will maintain an agreed stock of medicines used in the treatment of gender dysphoria and ensure timely access to medicines used in the treatment of gender dysphoria. Also to support the health and wellbeing of transgender people, ensuring they have access to high quality information and advice in a safe and inclusive environment.

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 value is 0 and is activity based contract. 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-050aac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018164-2025
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

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
TLD73 Sefton

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASDA STORES

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