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Enhanced Community Pharmacy service

NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB

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08 May 2026 at 17:38

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11 Mar 2026 at 15:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB) has completed the procurement process for the "Enhanced Community Pharmacy Service," aimed at delivering end-of-life medicines and urgent community palliative care drugs in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV: 85000000) and has been processed through a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), exempting it from the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £480,000, has been awarded to NUP S Corporation Ltd T/A Omcare Late Night Pharmacy, effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a potential extension of up to 12 months.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those involved in pharmaceutical distribution and urgent care services. Firms that possess strong integration capabilities, focus on quality and innovation, and aim to improve healthcare access and reduce inequalities would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Companies with expertise in efficient resource utilisation and collaboration with healthcare stakeholders will find opportunities for growth by aligning with the service’s key objectives, which include enhancing medication accessibility in community settings and reducing unnecessary hospital visits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enhanced Community Pharmacy service

Notice Description

The service is to deliver end-of-life medicines and urgent community (palliative care drugs) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is for a Direct Award C PSR process to commence from the 1 April 2026 for 24 months with possibility of extension of up to an additional 12 months, bringing the lifetime value of the contract to the value of c. PS480,000. Under the test for considerable change this is within the permitted criteria (not exceeding PS500,000). The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the contract is not changing considerably, and the test for considerable change is not met. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS480,000 The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2028. Aims and objectives of the service: * The aim of this enhanced service is to provide service users and clinicians with prompt access to a range of palliative care and specialist medications on an urgent basis. * Improving access to End of Life (EoL) medication is also expected to reduce pressure on secondary care providers and facilitate admission avoidance. If medication needs can be met in a timely manner, more patients will be able to stay at home. Additional information: Possibility of extension of up to an additional 12 months, bringing the lifetime value of the contract to the value of c. PS480,000

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 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period, which begins the day after this notice is published. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority b ymidnight of the 23rd 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-066789
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042746-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 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 Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUP S Corporation Ltd

Further Information

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