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Community Pharmacy Locally Commissioned Service for Emergency Palliative Care Drugs

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:24

Tender Notice
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17 Oct 2025 at 16:09

Award Notice
Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is overseeing the procurement for the Community Pharmacy Locally Commissioned Service for Emergency Palliative Care Drugs. This service aims to assist patients who need urgent medication for palliative and end-of-life care. The procurement is classified under pharmacy services and is situated in East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton and Hove, UK. The contract has been awarded to 72 pharmacies following a competitive process, with the service set to commence from 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2028, carrying an approximate lifetime value of £190,513. The procurement process falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to reliance on the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, highlighting a limited procurement method without prior competition.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for community pharmacies within specified regions to expand their service offerings and enhance their business growth potential. Pharmacies that best meet essential criteria—such as operating hours, geographic location, and compliance with NHS England's contractual obligations—are favoured in the selection process. By focusing on pharmacies’ accessibility and service reliability, the contract invites small to medium-sized businesses that are flexible, have a robust operational infrastructure, and are committed to service excellence within their communities. The award process is conducted transparently, considering factors like pharmacy proximity to ensure a balanced distribution across the regions, positioning well-suited businesses to thrive through enhanced visibility and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Pharmacy Locally Commissioned Service for Emergency Palliative Care Drugs

Notice Description

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) has recommissioned the Community Pharmacy Locally Commissioned Service for Emergency Palliative Care Drugs to support people with palliative and end of life care needs access to medication in an emergency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice following the conclusion of a Competitive Process to appoint providers to deliver the Community Pharmacy Emergency Palliative Care Drugs Locally Commissioned Service on behalf of NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB), subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the commencement of the standstill period. Any representations in relation to this notice must be made to decisions makers by midnight on 30/10/2025. Any written representations should be sent to robert.kitt1@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an Intention to Award Notice under PSR 2023, to inform the market of the intention to award a contract, as a result of a Competitive Process. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) has recommissioned the Community Pharmacy Locally Commissioned Service for Emergency Palliative Care Drugs to support people with palliative and end of life care needs access to medication in an emergency. The ICB is seeking providers to hold a locally agreed range and minimum quantity of emergency palliative care drugs (based on the Sussex palliative and end of life care prescribing guidance) with a commitment to ensure that users of this service have prompt access to these medicines during the pharmacy's regular core and supplementary hours. NHS Sussex ICB intends to award the contract to 72 pharmacies within East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove following a Competitive Process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract across the 29-month period from 1 November 2025 - 31 March 2028 will be PS190,513.

Renewal: Under the Provider Selection Regime 2023, the option of a Direct Award will be considered by the Commissioner.

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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 30/10/2025. Any written representations should be sent to robert.kitt1@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035308-2026
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
SME

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
£190,513 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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 SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
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
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove, TLJ22 East Sussex CC, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

72 pharmacies

Further Information

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