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Pharmacy Local Enhanced Services (LES)

NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

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15 Jan 2026 at 17:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board pertains to the Pharmacy Local Enhanced Services (LES), classified under the pharmacy services category (CPV code 85149000). The procurement process stage is in the award phase as of 15 January 2026; the contract was signed on 17 November 2025. The award was made under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically utilising a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition. The contract focuses on various community pharmacy services, including walk-in consultations and emergency supply services, in Cornwall (UKK30) with a total contract value of £6,871 for 46 months starting on 23 June 2025, with a potential extension of two years.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for pharmacies looking to expand their community service offerings, especially in sectors like healthcare services aimed at improving patient access to pharmacy care. Given that the contract delivery is not restricted to existing providers, it offers a new service entrant like Jhamka Limited the chance to establish its presence in the region. Businesses focusing on delivering healthcare services within community settings would find this opportunity well-suited, as it integrates into the larger framework of NHS service delivery, potentially fostering long-term collaborations and business growth through repeat service provisions aligned with local health priorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Local Enhanced Services (LES)

Notice Description

Pharmacy LES services - <br/>1. Community Pharmacy Walk in consultation service (WICS); <br/>2. Community Pharmacy Minor ailments scheme (MAS); <br/>3. Community Pharmacy Emergency Supply Service (ESS); <br/>4. Supply of Palliative Care Medicines from a Community Pharmacy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pharmacy LES services -
1. Community Pharmacy Walk in consultation service (WICS);
2. Community Pharmacy Minor ailments scheme (MAS);
3. Community Pharmacy Emergency Supply Service (ESS);
4. Supply of Palliative Care Medicines from a Community Pharmacy.

The contracting authority has awarded this contract for Pharmacy Local Enhanced Services (LES) via Direct Award B under the NHS Provider Selection Regime. Access for pharmacies to deliver under a pharmacy LES contract is not restricted. Patient access to those pharmacies delivering under LES contract is not restricted.

Total value PS6,871

46 months commencing 23 June 2025
(or as extended in accordance with Schedule 1C by 2 years)

This is a new provider for a new service. Additional 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.

Decision Makers - Programme lead, Contract manager, Finance manager, Procurement officer, Relationship Director.

No conflicts of interest declared.

COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR reg 21 and guidance.

Procurement Information

Access for pharmacies to deliver under a pharmacy LES contract is not restricted. Patient access to those pharmacies delivering under LES contract is not restricted.<br/><br/>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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06070e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003651-2026
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

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,871 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 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
NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORNWALL
Postcode
PL31 2FR
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Jhamka Limited

Further Information

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