Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing for Minor Illness

NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) entails an award for a community pharmacy independent prescribing service aimed at addressing minor illnesses. The service falls under the health services category and targets the region designated as UKK12. The purchase was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which does not require prior publication of a call for competition. The contracting process is in the award stage, with the intention to award the contract officialised on 15th July 2026. Interested providers have until 27th July 2026 to submit any representations during the standstill period before the 12-month contract duration commences from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £49,355.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, specifically those with capabilities in pharmacy practice and independent prescribing. Organisations like H. A. McParland Limited, the awarded supplier, have the chance to leverage their expertise in community pharmacy settings to deliver enhanced services like minor illness management. Businesses adept at providing innovative, quality-driven healthcare solutions, focusing on integration, social value, and reducing health inequalities, are particularly suited to benefit from such contracts. The focus on service sustainability and the enhancement of patient choice further incentivises participation from small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) keen on expanding their service portfolio in the South, Central and West regions of the UK.

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Notice Title

Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing for Minor Illness

Notice Description

The provision of an independent prescribing service delivered by pharmacist independent prescribers (PIP) in community pharmacy setting,

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is being commissioned as a local enhanced service as defined by Part 4 paragraph 14(1)(e) of the Pharmaceutical Services (Advanced and Enhanced Services) (England) Directions 2013 (as amended). The objectives of this service are to: * Provide management of Acute Conditions in Community Pharmacy which require assessment, self-care and/or a prescribing intervention to walk-in patients and those referred by their local GP, UEC or 111. * Build on the existing Pharmacy First Minor Illness, local PGDs and Pharmacy First service where patients are excluded or OTC licensing restricts provision of medication negating the need for escalation/referral back to their GP. This is a 12-month contract from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 The total value of the contract awarded: PS49,355. This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbe1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066727-2026
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
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
£49,355 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20264 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 BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
SN15 1GG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Chippenham Monkton
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H. A. MCPARLAND

Further Information

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