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QHM-2024-9078 Steve Foster Pharmacy

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 11:02

Tender Notice
Award

05 Aug 2025 at 16:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Steve Foster Pharmacy for pharmacy services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as per the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract, titled "QHM-2024-9078 Steve Foster Pharmacy", is valued at £35,620 and spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This process follows a direct award procedure without prior competition. The services relate to the industry category of pharmacy services and will be delivered in the UKC region, specifically Sunderland. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with formal award confirmed following a standstill period initiated on 5 August 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for pharmacies, particularly those capable of meeting stringent quality criteria and demonstrating cost efficiencies in their service provision. It is particularly suited for businesses that have experience in fulfilling healthcare contracts and are well-versed in regulatory compliance within the sector. The direct award process highlights opportunities for large-scale providers, like Steve Foster Pharmacy, to secure dependable, recurring contracts by consistently meeting high standards of delivery. Interested organisations could leverage the insights from this tender to enhance their competitive positioning in future PSR-related opportunities within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHM-2024-9078 Steve Foster Pharmacy

Notice Description

Pharmacy services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pharmacy services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS35620. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 18/08/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051841-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20251 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 NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Steve Foster Pharmacy

Further Information

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