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QHM-2025-7209 J W W Allison & Sons Ltd

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 14:04

Tender Notice
Award

29 Sep 2025 at 17:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board involves awarding a contract for pharmacy services, identified by the title "QHM-2025-7209 J W W Allison & Sons Ltd." This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the Sunderland area within the UKC23 region. The latest update to the tender process occurred on 13 October 2025, confirming the award of the contract through the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with a direct award process that does not involve prior publication of a competitive call. The contract period is set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, though it operates under a service-based contract without a guaranteed value.

This opportunity signifies potential growth for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality healthcare solutions. The procurement method highlights a limited procurement process, suitable for businesses that can provide reliable and consistent service delivery, as demonstrated by J W W Allison & Sons Ltd, the awarded supplier. Companies experienced in navigating the complexities of healthcare regulations and those capable of meeting stringent quality standards would be well-positioned to engage in similar procurement opportunities. This tender particularly benefits large-scale service providers who can meet the requirements specified by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHM-2025-7209 J W W Allison & Sons Ltd

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. 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 10/10/2025. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a470
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064786-2025
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

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

J W W Allison and Sons Limited

Further Information

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