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Care At The Chemist - Knowsley Place (Pharmacy)

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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28 Apr 2026 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a service contract titled "Care At The Chemist - Knowsley Place (Pharmacy)" to enhance community healthcare for minor ailments through local pharmacies across Knowsley Place. This procurement process falls under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 and does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2027. It operates under a Direct Award A procedure, with the procurement stage listed as 'award'. The industry category is health services, and the contract activity is distributed across multiple pharmacies within the UK region UKD71 to increase capacity for General Practices, NHS 111, and A&E services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for community pharmacies, enabling SMEs in the health services sector to engage with the NHS and expand their service offerings. The limited competition nature of this procurement indicates opportunities for pharmacies already operating within Knowsley Place, as suggested by the criteria classifying no realistic alternative providers. Businesses capable of delivering healthcare services efficiently and prioritising patient self-care will find this contract beneficial. It involves direct reimbursement based on activity delivery, fostering economic growth by enhancing health service accessibility and relieving pressure on traditional healthcare settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care At The Chemist - Knowsley Place (Pharmacy)

Notice Description

The Care of the Chemist, minor ailment service aims to promote self-care by encouraging people with minor ailments to access advise and treatment from a community pharmacy. This service will release capacity in other health care setting such General Practice, NHS 111 and A&E.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to multiple pharmacies within Knowsley Place to provide the Care At The Chemist service. This contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2027. The value of the contract is activity based and community pharmacists are reimbursed for deliver as per the specification.

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-068d18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038727-2026
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, SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 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
6
Supplier Names

Kingsway Pharmacy

Kirkby Town Chemist

M R Jacob's Pharmacy

Pilch Lane Healthcare Limited t/a Allied Pharmacy Pilch Lane

T/A Prescriptions Pharmacy

Tops Pharmacy

Further Information

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