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QHM-2025-8974 Superdrug Stores PLC

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 12:39

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has formally awarded a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for pharmacy services to Superdrug Stores PLC. This process, involving a direct award under Health Care Services Regulations 2023, bypassed the typical competitive tendering as authorised by specific regulations. The contract, confirmed on 13 October 2025, commences on 1 April 2025 and concludes on 31 March 2026. No fixed contract value exists, as it is activity-based, focusing on service provision in the UKC region, particularly Sunderland. The procurement stage is complete, following both a tender update and award notice, with a special focus on managing conflicts of interest and satisfying criteria designated by the board's executives.

This tender primarily offers opportunities for businesses equipped to deliver specialised pharmacy services under flexible, activity-based contracts within the healthcare sector. Given the pre-selection regimen and direct award nature, existing providers in the healthcare services capable of meeting rigorous quality assessments and compliance standards would find this contract conducive to business expansion. Larger pharmacy chains with established service records, such as Superdrug Stores PLC, are particularly well-suited, indicating opportunities for those with infrastructure to support regional healthcare service delivery efficiently. This expands current service offerings and strengthens partnerships with healthcare authorities, fostering business growth in a steadily demanding sector.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-8974 Superdrug Stores PLC

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-05a2e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064756-2025
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 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 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 NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
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

SUPERDRUG STORES PLC CUMBRIA - SUPERDRUG STORES

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