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Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 May 2025 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the "Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service," classified under health and social work services. Located in various pharmacies across Wirral, this contract aims to enhance access to essential palliative care medicines. The procurement was executed through a limited method without prior publication, adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024, with the Finance, Investment, Resources Committee approving the award decision on 12th March 2024. It lasted for a year, concluding on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmacies, especially those located within Wirral, to engage in providing vital emergency palliative care medicines. With ten suppliers successfully securing active contracts, businesses such as Loquat Pharma Ltd, Boots UK Limited, and smaller enterprises like Claughton Pharmacy can develop and expand their service delivery infrastructure. The contract is ideal for providers aiming to enhance their community service offerings and establish strong partnerships with the NHS. Pharmacies capable of meeting specific quality requirements and operating efficiently can benefit from recurring contractual relationships and increased service visibility, fostering growth and expansion in the healthcare services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service

Notice Description

The purpose of this service is to improve access to essential palliative care medicines, to ensure continuity of supply, and to support patients, carers and healthcare professionals by providing them with information, advice and signposting, where appropriate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected pharmacies across Wirral. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and expired on the 31st March 2025 with an estimated annual contract value of PS2274. This contract is activity based and funding is aligned to delivery of the activity as outlined within the service specification.

Procurement Information

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-050fbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020074-2025
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£206 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20242 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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

B&D Dudley (Chemists) LTD T/A Tree Tops Pharmacy

Boots UK Limited

Claughton Pharmacy

Greencross Pharmacy T/A Wilsons Pharmacy

Heatherlands Pharmacy

Loquat Pharma Ltd T/A Allied Pharmacy

Manor Pharmacy

Tesco Instore Pharmacy

Townfield Pharmacy (Townfield Healthcare Ltd)

Victoria Central PCC

Further Information

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