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Care At The Chemist (Minor Ailment Service) - Knowsley

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 May 2025 at 17:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has completed the procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, awarding the "Care At The Chemist - Knowsley" contract. This health services contract, classified under CPV code 85100000, covers multiple pharmacies across Knowsley within the Cheshire and Merseyside region, offering community pharmacy consultations for minor ailments. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract having commenced on 1st April 2024 and expired on 31st March 2025. Key decisions were approved by the Finance, Investment, Resources Committee on 12th March 2024, with special attention to conflict of interest policies. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses within the pharmacy sector to expand into providing essential healthcare services. Pharmacies equipped to manage minor ailment consultations can benefit from involvement in this scheme to enhance their service offerings, particularly in areas where patients increasingly prefer consulting pharmacists over general practitioners for such services. The direct award nature of this procurement facilitates easier access for pharmacies that meet the criteria and are strategically located within the designated region. Businesses focusing on health service delivery are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities, further contributing to the growing trend of community-based healthcare provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care At The Chemist (Minor Ailment Service) - Knowsley

Notice Description

Care at the Chemist allows pharmacists to provide a range of treatments for minor ailments to patients within Knowsley. The Care at the Chemist scheme allows patients to consult a community pharmacist rather than a GP for a defined list of minor ailments. Patients who are exempt from NHS prescription charges receive treatment from an agreed local formulary free of charge.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected Knowsley pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and expired on the 31st March 2025. The service is activity based and contract value will be based on service usage. 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 contract was 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-051039
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020234-2025
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
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

Care Pharmacy Ltd

Davey's Chemist - Manor Road Farm

Davey's Chemist - Dinas Lane

Davey's Chemist - Bluebell Lane

Asda Stores Ltd

Sedem Pharmacy - Woodfall Heath Avenue

Sedem Pharmacy - Longview Drive

Karim's Pharmacy Ltd

Tesco Instore Pharmacy

Mutamb SN Ltd

Gorgemead Ltd

AIM RX LTD

WGA UK LTD

L Rowlands and Co (Retail)Ltd

L Rowland & Co (Retail) Ltd

Bestway National Chemists Ltd

LP SD Forty Six Ltd

Superdrug Stores Ltd

Boots UK Ltd

Tops Pharmacy

Sharief Healthcare Ltd

Further Information

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