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St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract entitled "St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and employs a limited procurement method, specifically through direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is focused on health services in the region of St Helens, with various local pharmacies involved. It commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to expire on 31st March 2027. The award was confirmed on 18th November 2025, with an indicative annual contract value of £146,880.

The Care at the Chemist scheme presents valuable opportunities for pharmacies in St Helens to expand their service offerings by allowing patients to seek consultations for minor ailments directly from pharmacists, thereby reducing the burden on GP practices. This initiative can stimulate business growth for pharmacies by promoting self-care and increasing footfall. Pharmacies well-versed in community healthcare services, and those looking to enhance their customer base through quick and accessible health consultations, will be well-suited to benefit from this contract. Given the activity-based nature of the contract, pharmacies may have an opportunity to leverage their efficiency in managing minor ailments to optimise revenue generation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

Notice Description

The Care at the Chemist scheme allows patients to consult a community pharmacist rather than a GP for a defined list of minor ailments. The service aims to improve access and choice for people with minor ailments by promoting self-care through the pharmacy, including provision of advice and, where appropriate, medicines and/or appliances without the need to visit the GP Practice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected St Helens pharmacies. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027 with an indicative annual contract value of PS146880. The contract is an activity based contract.

Procurement 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06892e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036892-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

AIM RX LTD T/A Heath Pharmacy, Jolley's Pharmacy

ASDA Stores LTD

Bestway National Chemists Ltd T/A Well Pharmacy

Boots UK Limited

Fairbreak LTD

Farleys Chemist Limited

Hollowood Chemists Ltd

Jackson's Chemist Ltd

L Rowland & CO (Retail) Ltd

LP SD ONE Ltd T/A Legh Street Pharmacy

Liverpool Road Healthcare Ltd T/A Liverpool Road Pharmacy

PA White Chemist

PCT Healthcare Ltd T/A Peak Pharmacy

Sharief Healthcare Ltd T/A Chain Lane Pharmacy

St Helens Millennium Centre T/A Millennium Pharmacy

St Helens Pharmacy LTD

Sykes Chemists Ltd T/A Longsters Pharmacy

Tomlinsons of Lytham T/A Ashtons Pharmacy, Four Acre Pharmacy

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