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Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing for Minor Illness

NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

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15 Jul 2026 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) has reached the award stage in its procurement process for the "Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing for Minor Illness" contract. This award notice, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, signifies an intention to award the contract to CP&HC Limited, subject to finalisation. The contract, valued at £49,355, will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 and covers the provision of independent prescribing services through pharmacist independent prescribers in a community pharmacy setting. Located in Chippenham, the initiative aims to manage acute health conditions, enhancing access and reducing escalations or referrals back to General Practitioners. Key dates include a standstill period running until 27th July 2026.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the healthcare services sector. Service providers with expertise in innovative quality healthcare solutions, including those who can contribute to social value and integrate sustainable service operations, would be well-positioned to seize this opportunity. As the service is tailored to address minor illnesses, businesses specialising in pharmacy services and community healthcare management may find particularly strong prospects for engagement and expansion through this contract. Additionally, entities focused on reducing health inequalities and facilitating patient choice will align well with the award criteria of the commissioning body.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbe5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066738-2026
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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 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
Postcode Area
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

CP&HC Limited

Further Information

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