This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 13:34

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board focused on contracting pharmacy services for the Moorclose Pharmacy with the title "QHM-2025-8069 Moorclose Pharmacy." This process falls under the industry category of pharmacy services and is classified under CPV code 85149000. The award status was last updated on 13th October 2025. This procurement falls within the UKC region and follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement stage has reached the award status, with the contract officially starting on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement method was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a limited bidding opportunity.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers within the health services sector, especially those providing pharmacy services. As the procurement process follows a direct award method with a known provider, businesses familiar with NHS frameworks and possess a track record of effective service delivery will find this contract suitable. Companies aiming to expand their operations into the North East and North Cumbria region could benefit substantially by aligning with the specifications set out under the Provider Selection Regime. The opportunity highlights the importance of established relationships and proven capabilities in delivering quality healthcare services."

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

QHM-2025-8069 Moorclose 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 PS0.01 The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 08/10/2025. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064749-2025
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 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

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

Moorclose Pharmacy

Further Information

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