This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Oct 2025 at 10:47

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process for pharmacy services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations 2023. The contract, titled "QHM-2025-9422 Well Pharmacy," is intended for services within the UKC region. The contract, awarded through a Direct Award Process, commences on 1st April 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026. The procurement category is services, specifically pharmacy services, and involves an activity-based approach without a guaranteed contract value. The formal award followed an update on 14th October 2025, signifying the transition from the standstill period, with representations previously required by midnight on 13th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical services, particularly those capable of delivering contract-specific requirements under the PSR. Businesses with a strong track record in the healthcare service sector, like Well Pharmacy, which has been awarded the contract, would find this opportunity beneficial for growth. The process favoured suppliers who could demonstrate compliance with the PSR's five key criteria, making it suitable for well-established providers. Additionally, as the tender results from a limited procurement method, businesses familiar with NHS frameworks and regulations are best positioned to understand and align with the objectives and requirements of the contract, thus enabling potential growth and expansion within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

QHM-2025-9422 Well 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. 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 13/10/2025. 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-05a55a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065067-2025
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
14 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

Well Pharmacy - Darlington

Further Information

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