Provision of antiviral medication for influenza-like illness through NHS community pharmacy providers

NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

02 Jun 2026 at 16:16

TenderUpdate

18 Sep 2025 at 11:49

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 20:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board, involves the provision of antiviral medication for influenza-like illnesses through community pharmacy providers in the Surrey region. Titled "Provision of antiviral medication for influenza-like illness through NHS community pharmacy providers," this service falls under the pharmacy services industry category. The procurement belongs to the 'Services' category with a focus on healthcare services. The key dates include the contract award from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027, with the process adhering to the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023, using a direct award procedure without prior publication. The latest update, made on 2nd June 2026, confirms the contract was awarded to Miles Pharmacy under direct award process C, intending to optimise treatment use and mitigate complications associated with influenza-like illnesses.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for community pharmacies capable of delivering antiviral medication efficiently and reliably. Pharmacies like Miles Pharmacy that demonstrate expertise in integration, collaboration, and sustainability within primary care systems are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on timely access to medication encourages rapid intervention, reducing hospitalisations and promoting community health, thus supporting businesses that can provide high-quality, innovative solutions with financial benefits for both providers and the NHS. The contract supports community pharmacies and encourages businesses to engage in sustainable and collaborative healthcare models, enhancing service delivery and reducing health inequalities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of antiviral medication for influenza-like illness through NHS community pharmacy providers

Notice Description

The provision of antiviral medication through community pharmacy provision within Surrey Heartlands ICB for the treatment of influenza-like illness. To reduce the risk of complications from and spread of influenza-like illness, and to optimise treatment use by providing safe access to treatment in a timely manner. CPV Code 85149000-5 - Pharmacy services, but not including community pharmacy services that are arranged under The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of antiviral medication through community pharmacy provision within Surrey Heartlands ICB for the treatment of influenza-like illness. To reduce the risk of complications from and spread of influenza-like illness, and to optimise treatment use by providing safe access to treatment in a timely manner. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS2,000 over the 2 year term, from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2026. There are two providers of this service - one of which will additionally be commissioned to provide Christmas Day and Easter Sunday on-call arrangements and will receive an additional PS1045 per annum for providing this additional service. Further fees to be paid of PS52 per call-out, PS13 dispensing fee for antivirals dispensed, delivery fees of PS11.50 per delivery for deliveries within usual catchment area.

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 Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052038-2026
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
£2,045 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU21 5BH
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Canalside
Westminster Constituency
Woking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Miles Pharmacy

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