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QHM-2025-7346 Fletcher Gamble Ltd (Pelton Fell Pharmacy)

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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14 Oct 2025 at 17:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board pertains to the award of a contract under the Direct Award Process A in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations of 2023. This procurement process does not adhere to the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, as it falls outside their scope. The contract, titled "QHM-2025-7346 Fletcher Gamble Ltd (Pelton Fell Pharmacy)" focuses on health services, specifically in areas including food thickening and stocking palliative drugs. The project is located in the Sunderland region, UKC, with NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board acting as the buyer. The contract's outlined period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, having been delivered on an implied contract before the formal start date on 1 April 2025. The procurement stage is currently complete, and the award was signed on 1 October 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly suited to suppliers who specialise in healthcare services, such as those providing food thickening products and palliative care drugs. Given the unique nature of this direct award process, businesses with existing service frameworks and the capability to deliver activity-based contracts without guaranteed values may find this opportunity advantageous. Fletcher Gamble Ltd, trading as Pelton Fell Pharmacy, was identified as the provider given there were no realistic alternative providers, underscoring the potential for large-scale suppliers who can cater to niche healthcare needs efficiently. Given the focus on offering critical health services, companies able to maintain high-quality delivery standards without traditional competitive bidding can benefit from engaging in this sector.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-7346 Fletcher Gamble Ltd (Pelton Fell 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 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 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-05ccc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065381-2025
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
14 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
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

FLETCHER GAMBLE LTD (PELTON FELL PHARMACY

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