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QHM-2025-7123 Alston Pharmacy Ltd

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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16 Oct 2025 at 09:55

Tender Notice
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02 Oct 2025 at 22:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process involves NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD as the buying organisation for the provision of pharmacy services, specifically under the contract QHM-2025-7123 titled "Alston Pharmacy Ltd". The industry category falls under pharmacy services, classified with CPV code 85149000. Located in Sunderland, UK, the procurement is at the "award" stage. The process follows a Direct Award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the contract start date set for 01 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. The contracting process involved a standstill period ending on 15 October 2025, after which no further representations were accepted.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, particularly those adept at delivering activity-based contracts as no guaranteed contract value is offered. The award procedure has been conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, making it ideal for suppliers previously engaged or with proven delivery in healthcare services. Businesses already operating in the North East and North Cumbria regions, or those looking to expand into these areas, could find this tender beneficial in consolidating or enhancing their service delivery portfolios in the healthcare sector. The existing provider, Alston Pharmacy Limited, has been assessed positively against the 5 Key Criteria, setting a benchmark for potential competitors in maintaining quality standards and service efficiency within this public procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHM-2025-7123 Alston Pharmacy 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: 31/03/2025 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 15/10/2025. 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-05a76a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065803-2025
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
16 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

Alston Pharmacy Limited

Further Information

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