Award

QHM-2025-9566 The Store House Pharmacy

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

13 Oct 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, focuses on health services under the title "QHM-2025-9566 The Store House Pharmacy." It is classified as a service in the health industry category, specifically in the UKC region. The contract was awarded through a Direct Award Process A, without prior publication, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, and does not fall under the Procurement Act 2023 or Procurement Regulations 2024. Key dates include the contract start on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2026; however, services were delivered under an implied contract before these dates. The procurement stage has been completed with the contract status marked as active.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those equipped to handle food thickening supplies, stocking palliative drugs, and MECATS vouchers. The process is favourable for existing providers with a unique offering, as reflected in the award criteria emphasising the lack of alternative providers. Large-scale organisations, like The Store House Pharmacy, that can provide comprehensive services within this scope will be well-suited to compete. The direct award method highlights a strategic partnership approach, ideal for businesses capable of fulfilling immediate and specific health service needs.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-9566 The Store House Pharmacy

Notice Description

Food Thickening Stocking Palliative Drugs MECATS Voucher

Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Thickening Stocking Palliative Drugs MECATS Voucher The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract. This is an existing service and existing provider.

Procurement Information

The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064867-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85100000 - Health 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
30 Sep 20254 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
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE STORE HOUSE PHARMACY

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