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Community Pharmacy - Gender Dysphoria Medicines - Sefton Place

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of gender dysphoria medications within the health services category, specifically through the Community Pharmacy located at 81 Strand Road, Bootle, Liverpool, L20 4BB. The process followed a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, initiated with tender approvals on 18th November 2025. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. Procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior competition call, and the award was made to ASDA Stores Limited, as there was no realistic alternative provider according to the award criteria. Although the contract value was set at £0.01, it is reimbursed based on activity concerning the prescription of medications specified in the contract document.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those manufacturing or distributing pharmaceuticals, to expand their presence in the Cheshire and Merseyside region. Companies with capabilities in stocking and managing medication inventories for specific medical conditions could benefit from partnerships with NHS Integrated Care Boards in the delivery of specialised health services. The activity-based reimbursement model is appealing for suppliers with a robust logistics network and efficient supply chain management. Thus, firms in the health sector that are equipped to maintain consistent inventory levels and effectively liaise with healthcare entities will find significant opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

Community Pharmacy - Gender Dysphoria Medicines - Sefton Place

Notice Description

Asda Pharmacy will maintain an agreed stock level of medicines used in the treatment of gender dysphoria. This service ensures there is timely access to medicines used in this treatment in a safe and accessible environment. This service is an activity based contract. The pharmacy is reimbursed based on the prescribing of the medications listed within the service specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the provider to supply medications in accordance with the service specification across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2027. The price of the contract is activity based. Additional information: N/A

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039285-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20255 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

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
Post Town
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
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASDA STORES

Further Information

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