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Independent Prescribing Pathfinder

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement process for the "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder" service, classified under pharmacy services. Situated in Exeter, UK (Region UKK4), this procurement is currently at the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), following a direct award process, without prior publication of a call for competition. The intended contract, valued at £72,720, is proposed to commence on 1 April 2026, with the option to extend for an additional six months. Providers must submit representations by 17 March 2026 as the standstill period has been initiated.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can demonstrate ongoing efficiency and quality in service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as George Wickham Ltd (Alphington Pharmacy), which are capable of providing acute minor ailment treatment through community pharmacy settings, are well-suited to compete. The contract highlights a focus on delivering value for money through reduced demand on NHS services, presenting a valuable avenue for pharmacies that can leverage their prescriptive capabilities to optimise healthcare provisions.

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Notice Information

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 George Wickham Ltd (Alphington Pharmacy) 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

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. The 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 formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06638a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020118-2026
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 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 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
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
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

George Wickham Ltd (Alphington Pharmacy)

Further Information

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