Award

Pharmacy Services for Intermediate Care Beds to Milton Grange Home and Day Centre

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 14:25

Award

29 May 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the award of a contract for pharmacy services to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The services are designated for the Intermediate Care Beds at Milton Grange Home and Day Centre, located in the UKJ22 region. This contract, valued at £196,323 including VAT, has been implemented under the Provider Selection Regime directives, effective from 24 June 2025 to 23 June 2028, with an option to extend until 23 June 2030. The procurement employed a direct award approach, eschewing traditional competition due to specific criteria prioritising quality, innovation, and service integration. The procurement process is further detailed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender opens significant growth prospects for businesses experienced in healthcare services, particularly those offering pharmacy solutions. Large organisations with a capacity to provide high-quality, innovative services in collaboration with care facilities would find this contract relevant. The contract's extension potential provides a longer runway for effective service delivery and sustained business growth. Pharmacies with qualified professionals accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council would be apt candidates for similar future opportunities under the Provider Selection Regime. This contract underscores the increasing importance of integrating medical services into local health systems, prioritising local population health needs over broader market competition.

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Notice Title

Pharmacy Services for Intermediate Care Beds to Milton Grange Home and Day Centre

Notice Description

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 nor the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. The contract was awarded on 29 May 2025. The services are to be provided between 24 June 2025 and 23 June 2028. Description of possible extension: The contract includes an option to extend for up to 24 months to 23 June 2030. 5 years in total. The lifetime value of the contract including extensions is estimated at PS196,323.00 including VAT. No conflicts of interest were identified during the process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052926
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042859-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,323 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£196,323 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.anderson@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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