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Independent Prescribing Pathfinder

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder" service. This falls under the industry category of pharmacy services, specifically focusing on acute minor ailment treatment within a community pharmacy setting. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026. The procurement method used is a limited procedure, specifically Direct Award Process C, without prior publication of a call for competition due to its classification as outside the scope of typical directive application. Interested parties had until 17th March 2026 to submit representations. The total contract value is £72,720, with an initial term of six months and an option to extend for a further six months, if necessary.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and pharmacy service sector, particularly those specialising in minor ailment management and prescription services. The successful provider, Pharma Derma Ltd, is expected to deliver value through reduced demand on other NHS services. Businesses with a proven capability to deliver quality pharmacy services and who can demonstrate cost-effectiveness stand a good chance of succeeding should similar opportunities arise. As the buying organisation is a body governed by public law, maintaining compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and ensuring alignment with NHS standards will be crucial for interested suppliers aiming to engage in future procurement processes of this nature.

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Notice Title

Independent Prescribing Pathfinder

Notice Description

Acute minor ailment treatment in a community pharmacy setting with a prescription issued by the pharmacist prescriber.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure an Independent Prescribing Pathfinder service. It is intending to award a contract of 6 months commencing 01 April 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 6 months to Pharma Derma Ltd following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The lifetime value of the contract is PS72,720

Options: The contract term may be extended for a period of up to 6 months

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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. Th publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant Authority by 17 March 2026. This contract has not yet been formally awarded , this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066389
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020117-2026
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
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
£72,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
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
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHARMA DERMA

Further Information

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