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Community Pharmacy PCN Leads Service

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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28 May 2026 at 15:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Community Pharmacy PCN Leads Service" has been completed, overseen by the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. This contract involves the engagement and coordination of community pharmacy leaders across Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Kent and Medway. The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, serves as the buying organisation. The procurement, classified under miscellaneous health services, utilised a direct method that was below the threshold and did not require competition. The contract, valued at £127,445 gross, commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2028, with options for variations in accordance with the procurement act 23.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those involved in community pharmacy and clinical service delivery. The nature of this contract, focusing on mobilising and coordinating health engagement leads, is well-suited for organisations with expertise in healthcare management and inter-network collaboration. Larger pharmacy service providers or businesses within the health services industry might find this contract aligns with their strategic goals, providing avenues for growth by integrating with and supporting the development of PCNs across Kent and Medway. The awarded supplier, Community Pharmacy Kent, exemplifies the potential for businesses to forge important partnerships and enhance their presence within the healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Pharmacy PCN Leads Service

Notice Description

one provider to oversee the mobilisation and coordination of Community Pharmacy based engagement leads in each PCN area across Kent and Medway which are identified engagement leads within community pharmacy as part of wider PCN networks, supporting the roll-out of pharmacy clinical services in PCN areas and supporting PCARP delivery. The PCN Leads will also link into INT development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a82a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050524-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,204 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY PHARMACY KENT (KENT LPC

Further Information

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