Award

NHSWYICB - Hospice Pharmacy Support

NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 08:33

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Hospice Pharmacy Support services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement addresses pharmacy support for St Gemma's Hospice and Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, categorised under health services. The contract, valued at £291,948, is set to span from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, located in Leeds, in the UKE42 region. Having moved past the award stage, the process utilised a direct award procedure without prior publication, marking completion and confirmation of the contract award. This decision followed a narrative assessment supporting ongoing service continuation with the existing provider, Pharm-Assist (Healthcare) Limited.

This procurement method presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and pharmacy services. With a long-term contract in place, Pharm-Assist (Healthcare) Limited's existing track record exemplifies the potential benefits for similar businesses able to fulfil such roles. The direct award underlines a demand-driven approach, allowing providers already meeting service standards to sustain growth by leveraging ongoing contracts in the healthcare sector without having to pass through competitive bidding processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSWYICB - Hospice Pharmacy Support

Notice Description

Pharmacy support service for St Gemma's Hospice and Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract Authority; NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The authority is publishing this notice in Find a Tender in accordance with the NHS Provider Selection Regime.

Hospice Pharmacy Support service provision in Leeds.

Contract Period: 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2030.

Contract value: PS291,948.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 the relevant authority by 15 December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083606-2025
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
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
£291,948 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20253 weeks 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 WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Jaspreet Bhuhi
Contact Email
wyicb-kirk.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 1LT
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHARM-ASSIST (HEALTHCARE

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