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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CP2699-25 Pharmacies Public Health Services" contract has been completed by Devon County Council, a regional authority in Exeter. This contract, falling under the industry category of health services, involves providing public health services through community pharmacies in Devon. This includes services such as NHS Health Checks, smoking cessation, and substance use services. The contract was awarded under a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to expire on 30th September 2028, with the potential for extension. The award stage has been completed, with the contract now active, valued at £700,000.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, particularly for community pharmacies looking to expand their service offerings within the public health sector in Devon. With a focus on seamless public health service delivery through established providers, this tender is ideally suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger entities already operating within the health services industry. The absence of alternative providers underscores the potential for SMEs to leverage their community connections and expertise in delivering specialised health services. Engaging in contracts like this could enhance reputation, expand service portfolios, and build strategic relationships with local authorities, setting a solid foundation for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

CP2699-25 Pharmacies Public Health Services

Notice Description

A contract to allow for community pharmacy to deliver public health services in Devon on behalf of the Local Authority. The services are: NHS Health Checks, smoking cessation services, and substance use service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract to allow for community pharmacy to deliver public health services in Devon on behalf of the Local Authority. The services are: NHS Health Checks, smoking cessation services, and substance use service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 following Direct Award Process B. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will expire 30th September 2028 There is an option to potentially extend the contract for a further 3 periods of 12 months. This is a new service with existing providers.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078584-2025
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, SME

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 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
Devon County Council
Additional Buyers

Torbay Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ARNOLDS PHARMACY LIMITED

BAMPTON PHARMACY LTD

Day Lewis PLC (Exeter, Countess Wear - Glasshouse Medical Centre)

Day Lewis PLC (Ivybridge)

EXMINSTER PHARMACY LIMITED

FOURMACY LTD

MORETON PHARMACY LTD

NAIMANS UK LTD

NORTH TAWTON PHARMACY LIMITED

SMD PHARMACY LTD

Further Information

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