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PUB25002 Provisions of Pharmacy Based Public Health Services

TORBAY COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:25

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01 Dec 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council, located in Torquay, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender for the provision of pharmacy-based public health services. The contract, titled "PUB25002 Provisions of Pharmacy Based Public Health Services," falls under the services category with a focus on pharmacy services. The procurement process is at the award stage with contracts having been signed on the 1st of October, 2025, and is due to run until the 30th of September, 2027, with the option to extend by an additional two years. The award method was limited, involving a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, valuing the contract at £92,000 over four years. Suppliers involved include large entities such as Boots UK Ltd and Day Lewis PLC, alongside local SMEs such as Torwood Pharmacy.

This tender presents opportunities for growth mainly within the pharmaceutical and public health sectors. Established pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies looking to expand their services would be well-suited to participate in such tenders, especially those with local operations in the South West of England. Businesses that offer comprehensive pharmacy services have the potential to contribute to regional health initiatives and strengthen their partnerships with local authorities. With six bids received, including three from SMEs, there is evident interest and competitive scope within this tender, highlighting potential for collaboration and expansion opportunities for both large and small enterprises within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PUB25002 Provisions of Pharmacy Based Public Health Services

Notice Description

Pharmacy based Public Health Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of pharmacy based public health services. An award has been made following direct award process B The contract is valued at PS92,000 across the full 4 years or PS46,000 in the first 2 years (without extension) The contract will be in place from 01/10/2025 - 30/09/2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years ending 30/09/2029 This is a new service using existing providers.

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition, as selected in the preliminary questions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078876-2025
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, SME

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
£92,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20252 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mrs Chanelle Busby
Contact Email
chanelle.busby@torbay.gov.uk, procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1803

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
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
TLK42 Torbay

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS

BOOTS

DAY LEWIS

GEORGIAN PHARMA

POOLEARTH TORQUAY

TORWOOD PHARMACY

Further Information

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